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U.S. v. Vernon, No. 98-2548 (8th Cir.) (187 F.3d 884) (August 25, 1999) (Judge Donald P. Lay)

The Court stated: "Ordinarily, the government must move for a downward departure for substantial assistance before the district court can depart on that basis. See United States v. Stockdall, 45 F.3d 1257, 1259 (8th Cir.1995). There are, however, exceptions to this rule. This court has recognized "that relief may be ...

 

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