Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Eight Circuit -- United States v. John Jefferson

Sufficient evidence for wire fraud.

Uncharged conduct can be used to calculate amount of loss for sentencing.

Restitution can exceed declared losses.  (Implies gains from uncharged conduct)

In-guidelines sentencing range not unreasonable.


United States v. John Jefferson
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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