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U.S. v. Barton, No. 95-11-7 (2nd Cir.) (76 F.3d 499) (February 16, 1996) (Judge J. Edward Lumbard)

One of the parables that is constantly preached is that a trial judge has a "wide range of discretion" when it comes to awarding downward departures at sentencing, because he is in the best position to evaluate the evidence. This case is another example that shows that when the Government ...

 

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