Zachariah Jay Histed v. United States
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Whether a defendant who pleads guilty, admits the substantive elements of the criminal charge, and spares the government the time and expense of a trial, is entitled to a reduction under U.S.S.G. §3E1.1, the Acceptance of Responsibility Sentencing Guideline, even though the sentencing judge disbelieves his claimed motive for committing the offense?
QUESTION PRESENTED FOR REVIEW Whether a defendant who pleads guilty, admits the substantive elements of the criminal charge, and spares the government the time and expense of atrial, is entitled to a reduction under U.S.S.G. §3E1.1, the Acceptance of Responsibility Sentencing Guideline, even though the sentencing judge disbelieves his claimed motive for committing the offense? i