United States v. Lopez-Zamora, ___ F.3d ___, 2004 WL 2997967 (9th Cir. Dec. 29, 2004) (2001 Sentencing Guideline amendments do not categorically forbid a district court from departing downward due to the minor nature of the underlying felony).
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