United States v. Cockrell

MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER

(Amended)

MCBRYDE, District Judge.

(This amends, and replaces in its entirety, the memorandum opinion and or der in this action signed January 11, 2004.)

Came on for consideration the motion of United States of America to dismiss the indictment against defendant, CHARLES ADDISON COCKRELL. Having considered the motion, the record, tentative sentencing information, and applicable authorities, the court finds that the motion should be denied.

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Procedural Background

On December 17, 2003, a federal grand jury indicted defendant for the offense of knowingly and unlawfully…