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U.S. v. Lawton, No. 98-30267 (9th Cir.) (193 F.3d 1087) (September 27, 1999) (Judge Alfred T. Goodwin)

In this case the Ninth Circuit reaffirmed its view that a sentencing court may not use uncharged conduct as a basis for an upward departure since by accepting the plea agreement the court has implicity found the agreement fair.

This case is noted for its discussion of the Circuit split …

 

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