United States v. Flavio Diaz Santana

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• concluding that expert testimony was admissible because it was relevant and helpful
• explaining that claims alleging ineffective assistance of counsel should normally be addressed in § 2255 proceedings
• finding defendant was not eligible for safety-valve reduction because he did not provide any information regarding relevant crime prior to sentencing
• defendant carries burden of demonstrating that he has truthfully provided to government before sentencing all information regarding relevant crime
• “[A] district court’s findings regarding the credibility of witnesses are virtually unreviewable on appeal.” (citation omitted)
• government statement in closing argument that “the government doesn’t want anyone convicted on anything less than the truth” not improper vouching

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