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U.S. v. Fountain, No. 99-3857N1 (8th Cir.) (223 F.3d 927) (August 31, 2000) (Judge Richard S. Arnold)

Here joining all the other Circuits to have ruled on the question, the Court held that a motion for a downward departure based on substantial assistance cannot succeed under USSG § 5K2.0; it is only permitted under § 5K2.1 when the Govt. brings the motion.

In this case the defendant ...

 

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