Legal Opinion
In Re Sealed Case No. 97-3112
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided July 9, 1999No. 97-3112PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge GARLAND, with whom all members of the court join.
Concurring opinion filed by Chief Judge EDWARDS and Circuit Judge TATEL.
Concurring opinion filed by Circuit Judge SENTELLE.
Concurring opinion filed by Circuit Judge HENDERSON.
GARLAND, Circuit Judge:
Under section 5K1.1 of the United States Sentencing Guidelines (U.S.S.G.), a district court may sentence a criminal defendant below the guideline range prescribed for the offense, “[ujpon motion of the government stating that the defendant has provided substantial assistance in the investigation or…
2Cases cited48 opinions
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- Wade v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1992
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3Cited by33 opinions
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