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U.S. v. Faulks, No. 96-2056 (3rd Cir.) (143 F.3d 133) (April 29, 1998) (Judge Walter K. Stapleton)

The Court stated that: "Where it can be established that meritorious defenses have indeed been foreclosed undercircumstances that reflect an extraordinary sense of contrition and desire to make amends for the offense" such circumstances may constitute a valid grounds for a further sentencing departure.

Case held that a voluntary surrender ...

 

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