Legal Opinion
United States v. Bridget Sue McClure
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided September 5, 2003No. 02-3820PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MURPHY, Circuit Judge.
Bridget Sue McClure pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), 846. Although she faced a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years under 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(A), the district court 1 applied the safety valve and sentenced her under the guidelines to 46 months imprisonment after lowering her range by crediting her for acceptance of responsibility, being a minor participant, and being eligible for the safety valve. She appeals, arguing that the district court abused its discretion by…
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