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How are federal sentencing guidelines used by states today?


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Age Of Viability

The stage of fetal development at which the fetus has the capability to survive outside the uterus with medical support, typically around 24 weeks of gestation.

Prematurely

Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.

Infant

An infant or newborn, generally referring to a child from their time of birth up to 12 months old.

Very-Low-Birthweight

Refers to newborns who weigh less than 1,500 grams (approximately 3.3 pounds) at birth.

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