Testo completo
*Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the Court has determined that this opinion should not be
published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R.
47.5.4.
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
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No. 99-41096
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
versus
REYNALDO VILLARREAL-ZAPATA,
Defendant-Appellee.
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Appeal from the United States District Court for
the Southern District of Texas
(USDC No. M-89-CR-75-1)
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September 8, 2000
Before REAVLEY, BENAVIDES and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
The district court, fully aware of the sentencing guidelines, defendant’s conduct
and his demeanor before the court, decided that defendant was entitled to reduction of
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offense points for acceptance of responsibility. That decision merits special deference,
and we will not disturb it.
AFFIRMED.
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