Opinion by Judge O'SCANNLAIN.
O'SCANNLAIN, Circuit Judge:
We consider the conditions under which a court may depart upward from a statutorily-imposed mandatory minimum sentence.
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Francisco Rodriguez-Martinez ("Rodriguez") was convicted of possession with intent to distribute one kilogram of cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(B)(ii)(II). He appeals his sentence, contending that the court improperly...
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