U.S. v. Stites, No. 94-50123 (9th Cir.) (56 F.3d 1020) (June 27, 1995) (Judge John T. Jr. Noonan)
Case held that an enhancement for obstruction of justice was improper when it was based on the defendant's refusal to provide current financial information to his probation officer and/or his flight from the jurisdiction.
Here's another case that confirms that a defendant does not have to discuss his financial information …
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