U.S. v. McBride, No. 02-3931 (6th Cir.) (362 F.3d 360) (March 30, 2004) (Judge Ronald Lee Gilman)
This case is noted for its holding that where a sentencing is based largely or solely on an intended loss under U.S.S.G. ยง 2B1.1, a downward departure may be warranted under the "economic reality" principle that the loss may be significantly overstated.
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