What is the burden of proving sentencing entrapment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Naranjo, 129 F.3d 128 (9th Cir. 1997):
We review the district court's findings of fact underlying a sentencing decision for clear error. See United States v. Parrilla, 114 F.3d 124, 126 (9th Cir.1997). The defendant has the burden of proving sentencing entrapment. See United States v. Steward, 16 F.3d 317, 321-22 (9th Cir.1994).
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