Legal Opinion

United States v. Richard Kay

Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Decided June 25, 2013No. 12-2554PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

SMITH, Circuit Judge.

Richard Allen Kay (“Kay”) pleaded guilty to charges of drug-related conspiracy, money laundering, structuring to avoid reporting requirements, and conspiracy to engage in the interstate transportation of stolen goods. The district court imposed a 200-month prison sentence; a $500,000 fine; and a $300,000 restitution award. On appeal, Kay argues that his prison sentence is procedurally and substantively unreasonable. He also contends that the $500,000 fine is contrary to the court’s only finding of fact regarding his ability to pay. Finally, Kay argues that the evidence…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Gall v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 2007
  2. Rita v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 2007
  3. United States v. FeemsterCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2009
  4. United States v. TaylorSupreme Court of the United States · 1988
  5. United States v. Francisco Granados, United States of America v. Mark E. MoraCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1992

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3Cited by11 opinions

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  3. United States v. Fred RobinsonCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2015
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  5. United States v. Francisco Hernandez-EspinozaCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2018

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