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U.S. v. Bok, No. 97-1595 (2nd Cir.) (156 F.3d 157) (September 8, 1998) (Judge Chester J. Straub)

One legislative rule that has long grated many prosecutors and judges alike is the lack of statutory authority to impose restitution in tax cases. As one court has noted: "Federal courts have no inherent power to order restitution. Such authority must be conferred by Congress" through statute. U.S. v. Helmsley, ...

 

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