Punch and Jurists

U.S. v. DeRiggi, No. 92-CR-925 (E.D.N.Y.) (893 F.Supp. 171) (July 12, 1995) (Judge Jack B. Weinstein) by This thoughtful decision by Judge Weinstein contains an excellent analysis of the parameters of permitted downward departures under § 5K2 of the Guidelines. In what is probably the final of many appeals that …

U.S. v. Williams, No. 94-1694 (2nd Cir.) (65 F.3d 301) (September 12, 1995) (Judge John M. Jr. Walker) by United States v. Moe, 65 F.3d 245 (2nd Cir. 1995) United States v. Williams, 65 F.3d 301 (2nd Cir. 1995) The juxtaposition of these two cases raises some disturbing questions about …

U.S. v. Akin, No. 94-10935 (5th Cir.) (62 F.3d 700) (August 18, 1995) (Judge John M. Jr. Duhé) by Court declined to hold that district court had erred when it refused to grant downward departure based on defendant's participation in a alcohol rehabilitation program. This case discusses whether a defendant …