Departures ( 5K ) 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 [...]
Entries from July 2007
Downward Departure Upheld: Recent Opinion
July 9th, 2007 · No Comments
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Texas Lawyer: Felony DWI & Murder
July 2nd, 2007 · No Comments
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 [...]
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