Court Opinion

ID: 9465676
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-05 00:52:45.443518+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T17:39:18.550325
License: Public Domain

MOORE, Circuit Judge
(concurring):
As the author of United States v. Ramos, 572 F.2d 360 (2d Cir. 1978), I am of the opinion that it is without precedential value in this case. Ramos was based upon facts unique to Ramos’ own personal situation and involvement in the crime charged. However, in the instant case, because the district judge’s language might be interpreted to mean that failure to testify could warrant imposition of “a more serious sentence”, I find no objection to the proposed vacatur and remand. The resentencing judge will have before him the nature of the offenses to which the defendant pleaded guilty and the Memorandum Order dated January 30, 1978 denying the motion to vacate. Additionally, the defendant himself or by counsel will be afforded the opportunity to present extenuating circumstances, if any. Therefore, to resolve any possible ambiguity in favor of the defendant, I concur.