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U.S. v. PIZANO

No. 04-1348.

403 F.3d 991 (2005)

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Jose PIZANO, Defendant-Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Filed: April 13, 2005.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Counsel who presented argument on behalf of the appellant was Janeat L. Petersen, AUSA, of Sioux City, IA.

Counsel who presented argument on behalf of the appellee was Dennis A. Berkson of Chicago, IL.

Before MURPHY, HANSEN, and MELLOY, Circuit Judges.

MURPHY, Circuit Judge.

Jose Pizano pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine mixture and conspiracy to launder money. Although he faced a mandatory minimum sentence of 120 months for the drug conviction, he qualified for the safety valve. His guideline range was calculated at 70-87 months, and the government moved for a downward departure for his substantial assistance in investigating and prosecuting other members of the conspiracy. The district court...

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