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U.S. v. Crayton, No. 02-5738 (6th Cir.) (357 F.3d 560) (February 5, 2004) (Judge John M. Rogers) by This case is noted for its detailed discussion of the “rule of consistency” (which held that one co-conspirator could not be convicted if all other co-conspirators are acquitted at the same trial) …

U.S. v. Speed Joyeros, S.A., No. 00 CR 960 (JBW) (E.D.N.Y.) (204 F.Supp.2d 412) (May 9, 2002) (Judge Jack B. Weinstein) by United States v. Hebroni, No. 02-1106 (2nd Cir. 03/13/2002) (Per Curiam) (Unpublished) United States v. Speed Joyeros, S.A., No. 00 CR 960 (E.D.N.Y. 2002) (Judge Weinstein) In the …

U.S. v. Dewire, No. 01-1257 (1st Cir.) (271 F.3d 333) (November 16, 2001) (Judge Richard G. Stearns) by There are numerous provisions in the Federal sentencing laws that define a fair and just sentence as one which reflects the seriousness of the offense, promotes respect for the law, and provides …

U.S. v. Lin, No. 95-3164 (D.C. Cir.) (101 F.3d 760) (December 10, 1996) (Judge Patricia M. Wald) by Citing its decision in U.S. v. Washington, 12 F.3d 1138, the Court affirmed that "under the supervening decision doctrine, we may 'consider any change . . . In law[ ] which has …

U.S. v. Sammoury, No. 95-3043 (D.C. Cir.) (74 F.3d 1341) (February 6, 1996) (Judge A. Raymond Randolph) by Court rejected a claim that the defendant should receive a downward departure as a battered woman - under both U.S.S.G. §§ 5K2.12 and 5K2.13 - and held that an appellate court has …

U.S. v. Washington, No. 92-3237 (D.C. Cir.) (12 F.3d 1128) (January 14, 1994) (Judge Patricia M. Wald) by Here the Court explained - and applied - the "supervening decision doctrine" which enables it to consider issues not raied at trial where the law has changed and rasing the issue would …