U.S. v. Gonzalez, No. 96-41246 (5th Cir.) (163 F.3d 255) (December 16, 1998) (Judge Robert M. Parker)
Case held that for purposes of appealing sentences within the 7-day period specified in Rule 35(c), a sentence is "imposed" when it is orally pronounced - not when the written judgment is entered - although that issue has divided the Circuits.
"The question presented is whether the initial sentence was ...
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