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U.S. v. Harris, No. 00-60465 (5th Cir.) (293 F.3d 863) (June 11, 2002) (Judge Will L. Garwood)

This case is noted for its comprehensive review and analysis of downward departures based on the victim’s conduct, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 5K2.10 of the Guidelines. That section (a policy statement) provides, in part, that “if the victim’s wrongful conduct contributed significantly to provoking the offense behavior, the court may ...

 

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