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U.S. v. QUIRION

No. 12-1135.

714 F.3d 77 (2013)

UNITED STATES of America, Appellee, v. William QUIRION, Defendant, Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit.

April 30, 2013.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard L. Hartley and Law Office of Richard Hartley on brief for appellant.

Margaret D. McGaughey , Assistant United States Attorney, and Thomas E. Delahanty II , United States Attorney, on brief for appellee.

Before HOWARD, SELYA and THOMPSON, Circuit Judges.

SELYA, Circuit Judge.

The district court found that the defendant had obstructed justice by lying to federal agents (and others) in order to protect his girlfriend. Using this finding as a fulcrum, the court applied a two-level sentencing enhancement. The enhancement contributed to a stiffer sentence, which the defendant now appeals.

While some may admire the defendant's misplaced gallantry, shading the truth in the...

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