§ 850. Information for sentencing

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter or section 242a (a) [1] of title 42, no limitation shall be placed on the information concerning the background, character, and conduct of a person convicted of an offense which a court of the United States may receive and consider for the purpose of imposing an appropriate sentence under this subchapter or subchapter II of this chapter.


[1] See References in Text note below.