Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge TATEL.
TATEL, Circuit Judge:
Even though appellant appeared to satisfy the standards for a downward adjustment of her sentence under section 3B1.2 of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines for minimal or minor participation, her lawyer failed to request one. Finding this omission to be ineffective assistance of counsel, we remand this case so the district court can determine whether appellant in fact qualifies for a lesser...
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