U.S. v. Dunnigan, No. 90-5669 (4th Cir.) (944 F.3d 178) (August 30, 1991) (Judge Cynthia Holcomb Hall)
On a decision subsequently reversed by the Supreme Court, the Fourth Circuit held that the sentence enhancement for obstruction of justice contained in USSG § 3C1.1 was unconstitutional because it impermissibly infringed on a defendant's right to testify.
The defendant in this case was convicted for conspiracy to distribute cocaine; …
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