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U.S. v. Flanagan, No. 95-20468 (5th Cir.) (80 F.3d 143) (March 29, 1996) (Judge Fortunato P. Benavides)

Twice in this case the Government appealed from the sentences imposed by Judge Hughes of Texas, and both times the Fifth Circuit remanded. The issue on this appeal was whether Judge Lynn was correct when he granted a downward departure under the "safety valve" provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f) ...

 

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