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U.S. v. Hoffer, No. 96-4354 (11th Cir.) (129 F.3d 1196) (November 21, 1997) (Judge Edward E. Carnes) by Case held that the loss of the privilege to practice medicine cannot constitute a valid basis for a downward departure. Citing the Ninth Circuit's decision in U.S. v. Aguilar, 994 F.2d 609 …

U.S. v. Olbres, No. 96-1021 (1st Cir.) (99 F.3d 28) (November 1, 1996) (Judge Sandra L. Lynch) by One of the arguments raised in this case centered on the consequences to their business and employees should the defendants be imprisoned. They alleged that twelve innocent employees would lose their jobs …

U.S. v. Milikowsky, No. 94-1450, No. 1386 (2nd Cir.) (65 F.3d 4) (August 30, 1995) (Judge James L. Oakes) by This is a most unusual and important downward departure case in which the Second Circuit approves a term of probation in lieu of imprisonment because imprisonment of the defendant would …