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U.S. v. Ventrilla, No. 00-1301 (2nd Cir.) (233 F.3d 166) (November 22, 2000) (Per Curiam)

Here the 2nd Circuit reversed a district court’s refusal to grant a downward departure based on diminished capacity, pursuant to USSG § 5K2.13, because the district court either refused to exercise its discretion or believed it lacked authority to depart.

The defendant in this case pled guilty to a one-count ...

 

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