U.S. v. Schmidt, No. 83-3327 (7th Cir.) (47 F.3d 188) (February 1, 1995) (Judge John L. Coffey)
What is unclear from this case is whether an obstruction of justice enhancement is proper when the obstructive conduct occurs before any investigation has begun. See U.S. v. Clayton, 172 F.3d 347, 355 (5th Cir. 1999) and U.S. v. Snyder, 189 F.3d 640, 648 (7th Cir. 1999).
Here the Court …
Full article and associated cases available to subscribers.
As a digital subscriber to Punch and Jurists, you can access full text and downloads for this and other premium content.
Already a subscriber? Login