Legal Opinion
United States v. John William Goff
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided June 30, 1994No. 93-2039PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LOKEN, Circuit Judge.
John William Goff pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1956(a). At sentencing, the district court determined that Goffs Guidelines sentence range is 51 to 63 months in prison under U.S.S.G. § 2S1.1. Finding that range “unduly harsh;” the court departed downward and sentenced Goff to six months’ incarceration with work release, citing as departure factors the absence of prior convictions, the “relatively minor” nature of the offense, Goffs advanced age, and the need to care for his family. The government appeals, arguing that the…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- United States v. Roger JusticeCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1989
- United States v. Sharon Kay JohnsonCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1990
- United States v. Patricia Skinner, Raymond Blodgett, William Sherman, and Debra Rexford, Patricia Skinner and Raymond BlodgettCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1991
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3Cited by37 opinions
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- United States v. Deneen SweetingCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2000
- United States v. Gabriel Jesus Marin-Castaneda, Gabriel Jesus Marin CastanedaCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1998
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