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U.S. v. Chastain, No. 95-10267 (9th Cir.) (84 F.3d 321) (May 17, 1996) (Judge Michael Daly Hawkins)

Court rejected a two level acceptance of responsibility where lower court relied on factors unrelated to defendant's guilt, including belief that a longer sentence would damage his law practice and thus constitute a "financial death penalty"".

The Court emphasized that the acceptance of responsibility guideline does not permit a reduction ...

 

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