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· 5/9/2014

United States v. Ernest Harris

Citations

  • 751 F.3d 123
  • 2014 WL 1856681
  • 2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 8754

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  • finding that although video did not have audio, it was sufficient to establish factual predicate for sentencing enhancement under clear error standard
  • “[S]ubstance abuse problems, without more, do not necessarily justify a downward variance under the Guidelines”
  • “The district court [is] in a unique position to assess [a defendant’s] sincerity and we are especially deferential to its assessment of whether the defendant accepted responsibility.” (citation modified)

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Judges: McKee, Fisher, Sloviter

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