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U.S. v. Matthews, No. 98-50055 (5th Cir.) (178 F.3d 295) (June 4, 1999) (Judge John M. Jr. Duhé)

The defendant argued that the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. U.S., 119 S.Ct. 1215 (1999) required the Government to prove the elements of § 521 by proof beyond a reasonable doubt. That statue permits a sentence enhancement due to a defendant's involvement with and promotion of criminal street gangs. ...

 

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