Legal Opinion

United States v. Howe

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Decided September 18, 2008No. 07-1404PublishedCited by 21 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

FISHER, Circuit Judge.

In this appeal we review the sentence imposed on a defendant who was convicted of two counts of wire fraud. The sentence consisted of two years’ probation (including three months’ home confinement), despite an advisory Sentencing Guidelines range of 18 to 24 months’ imprisonment. The District Court imposed no fine and no forfeiture (other than the special assessment of $200). The Government appeals from the District Court’s judgment of sentence. We will affirm.

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A. The Offense

After retiring from the United States Air Force, where he served as a…

2Cases cited24 opinions

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  5. United States v. Lydia CooperCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2006

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3Cited by21 opinions

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