U.S. v. Monaco, No. 93-5261 (3rd Cir.) (23 F.3d 793) (May 10, 1994) (Judge Richard L. Nygaard)
The Court stated: "We do not believe that by promulgating U.S.S.G. § 5H1.6, the Sentencing Commission foreclosed the possibility of a downward departure in this extraordinary situation. That section specifically states that family ties and responsibilities are "not ordinarily relevant" for departure purposes. "Not ordinarily relevant" is not synonymous with …
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