U.S. v. Pitts, No. Crim. A. 97-44-3 (E.D.Pa.) (3 F.Supp.2d 637) (June 1, 1998) (Judge Anita B. Brody)
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August 10, 1998
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Possession or Use of Firearms.
In this case the defendant was convicted of possession of drugs with intent to distribute, but he was acquitted on a weapons charge. At sentencing, the Government moved for a sentence enhancement pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 2D1.1(b)(1). Judge Brody denied the enhancement on the grounds that the Government had produced …
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