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U.S. v. Gore, No. 01-51131 (5th Cir.) (298 F.3d 322) (July 10, 2002) (Judge Jerry E. Smith)

In this case, the Court held that the district court's failure "to state in open court" (as required by 18 U.S.C. § 3553(c)) it reasons for imposing a 7-level upward departure (to a life sentence) was not plain error that warranted sentencing relief. The Court explained:

"This court has yet ...

 

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