Legal Opinion
United States v. Lewis Joe Brigman
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided February 3, 1992No. 91-1432PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Per curiam
Lewis Joe Brigman pleaded guilty to the offenses of wire fraud, mail fraud, and tax evasion, and was sentenced in April 1991 to 51 months imprisonment on the three counts of conviction, together with $561,-970 in restitution to be paid when he is released from prison. On appeal, he challenges the district court’s refusal to grant a two-level reduction in his base sentencing level for acceptance of responsibility. We hold that recent amendments to the commentary to the guidelines do not materially change the interpretation or standard of appellate review for such a two-level decrease. U.S.S.G.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- United States v. Jose Luis BarretoCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1989
- United States v. Cesar Vincente FabregatCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1990
- United States v. George Alan AyersCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1991
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3Cited by16 opinions
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