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U.S. v. Dewire, No. 01-1257 (1st Cir.) (271 F.3d 333) (November 16, 2001) (Judge Richard G. Stearns)

Loaded on Dec. 1, 2001 published in Punch and Jurists December 17, 2001
Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Mistake of Fact.

There are numerous provisions in the Federal sentencing laws that define a fair and just sentence as one which reflects the seriousness of the offense, promotes respect for the law, and provides just punishment for the offense. (See, e.g., 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a)(2)(A)). Consistent with such mandates, one would think …

 

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