U.S. v. Meza, No. 95-2184 (7th Cir.) (76 F.3d 117) (January 29, 1996) (Judge Michael S. Kanne)
This case is cited principally because it holds that sentencing disparities between similarly situated defendants are not a valid basis for a downward departure under the Guidelines. After concluding that the Court had jurisdiction to review the appeal under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 3742(a)(1) (since the defendant claimed ...
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