· 5/28/1996
United States v. Michael John Goossens
Citations
- 84 F.3d 697
- 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 12245
- 1996 WL 278223
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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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