Punch and Jurists

Douglas v. DeBruyn, No. IP 96-0656-C H/G (S.D.Ind.) (936 F.Supp. 572) (July 10, 1996) (Judge David F. Hamilton) by Speaking of notable one-liners, in this case Judge Hamilton sums up the prevailing wisdom of the American policy that ignores the problem of preparing hoards of inmates for their release back …

U.S. v. Cosgrove, No. 92-5078 (11th Cir.) (73 F.3d 297) (January 22, 1996) (Judge Emmett Ripley Cox) by In this case, three defendants pled guilty pursuant to cooperation agreements with the Government. At sentencing, the Government recommended sentences of 66, 84 and 60 months, reflecting the defendants' relative culpability and …

U.S. v. Garza, No. 94-6193 (10th Cir.) (57 F.3d 950) (June 13, 1995) (Judge David M. Ebel) by Case held that it was error to grant downward departure based on "super acceptance of responsibility", significant post offense rehabilitation and support of defendant's minor daughter while in prison.

U.S. v. King, No. 93-2087 (3rd Cir.) (53 F.3d 589) (April 29, 1995) (Judge Edward R. Becker) by In this case the issue raised on appeal was the legality of the district court's "practice" to decrease all sentences based on substantial assistance to authorities by three levels. The Third Circuit …

U.S. v. King, No. 93-2087 (3rd Cir.) (53 F.3d 589) (April 29, 1995) (Judge Edward R. Becker) by In this case the issue raised on appeal was the legality of the district court's "practice" to decrease all sentences based on substantial assistance to authorities by three levels. The Third Circuit …

U.S. v. Gaind, No. 91 Cr 859 (VLB) (S.D.N.Y.) (829 F.Supp. 669) (September 13, 1993) (Judge Vincent L. Broderick) by The defendant in this case was convicted of making false statements in connection with contracts that he had, through his business, obtained with the EPA. The defendant's business was effectively …