Legal Opinion
United States v. George W. Love
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided February 12, 1993No. 92-3377PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
BECKER, Circuit Judge.
Under § 5K1.1 of the Sentencing Guidelines, district courts may grant a downward departure “[u]pon motion of the government stating that the defendant has provided substantial assistance in the investigation or prosecution of another person who has committed an offense.” U.S.S.G. § 5K1.1. This appeal from the judgment of the district court presents the question whether § 5K1.1 applies to assistance to any governmental authorities, including state and local authorities, or only to federal authorities. We agree with the conclusion of the district court…
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