What is the deterrent effect of a prison sentence for a convicted drug dealer who is also a witness witness?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Dazzo, 672 F.2d 284 (2nd Cir. 1982):

The judge could certainly assess the deterrent effect on others in imposing a sentence. United States v. Snyder, 668 F.2d 686, 691 (2d Cir. 1982). Deterrence was an especially appropriate objective here because not only were appellant's offenses extremely serious but, as the district court found, he also acquiesced in the intimidation of witnesses through his knowing silence and refusal to cooperate with the government in any way. Cf. United States v. Hendrix, 505 F.2d 1233 (2d Cir. 1974), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 897, 96 S.Ct. 199, 46 L.Ed.2d 130 (1975) (judge could exercise discretion to enhance sentence because he

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