MICHAEL DALY HAWKINS, Circuit Judge:
We consider here whether a 5-month sentence for failure to appear for trial violates either the sentencing guidelines or double jeopardy principles where, in a prior case, the defendant's sentence was enhanced based on the same conduct.
I.
Background
On June 30, 1992, Defendant Luke Jernigan was charged with passing counterfeit notes and conspiracy to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute. Trial...
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