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· 5/28/1996

United States v. Michael John Goossens

Citations

  • 84 F.3d 697
  • 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 12245
  • 1996 WL 278223

How courts have described this case

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  • noting that the government has “broad discretion” to move for a downward departure based on substantial assistance
  • noting trial judge’s policy prevented consideration of particular facts regarding defendant

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Judges: Widener, Wilkins, Chapman

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