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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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