Dallas Criminal Lawyer - David Finn

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United States v. Pepper2007 U.S. App. LEXIS 11885 (8th Cir. 2007)
40% downward departure for substantialassistance upheld
The defendant pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. He qualified for the safety valve and his sentencing range was calculated at 97 to 121 months. Based on his assistance, [...]

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Felony DWI Can Be Basis for Felony Murder ProsecutionBy Mary Alice Robbins
Texas Lawyer
Friday, June 29, 2007
Prosecutors can use the offense of felony driving while intoxicated to boost the charge against a defendant who causes a death in a traffic accident to felony murder, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals held on June 27.
In a [...]

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