United States v. Isienyi’s Empirical Analysis
207 F.3d 390 · 2000
Citation profile
13 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Applies 21 U.S.C. § 952
Relies on United States v. Rodriguez De Varon · United States v. Gomez · United States v. Isaza-Zapata · United States v. Burnett · United States v. Lampkins
Most-quoted passages
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“As we have repeatedly held, the relevant inquiry is whether the defendant was a minor [or minimal] participant in the crime for which he was convicted, not whether he was a minor [or minimal] participant in some broader conspiracy that may have surrounded it.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority“means any participant who is less culpable than most other participants, but whose role could not be described as minimal.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority“[T]he sentencing court’s adopting of the PSR finding that Isienyi is unable to pay “on an installment basis at this time” does not logically preclude a finding that, although Isienyi might not be able to afford a fine within the Guidelines range, he could afford a substantially lower fine, especially one based on future earnings over the course of his prison term and, if necessary, during his period of supervised release. We have previously upheld the authority of sentencing courts to order that imposed fines be satisfied by withdrawing money from an inmate’s prison earnings. Based on the PSR findings with regard to Isienyi’s financial condition, the sentencing court departed downward substantially from the Guidelines range, ordered that Isienyi pay the fine imposed through the [Inmate Financial Responsibility Program], and waived interest on the fine and the costs of incarceration and supervision. We find no plain error in the court’s decision.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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