U.S. v. Tocco, No. 98-2312 (6th Cir.) (200 F.3d 401) (January 5, 2000) (Judge Harry W. Wellford)
Here the Court reversed a downward departure based on the defendant's "overwhelming community support and service", concluding that the departure really involved the defendant's socio-economic status, a prohibited factor under USSG ยง 5H1.10.
The defendant in this case was one of 16 defendants who were charged with a broad range ...
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