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evidenceevidencedocument2015 Federal Trial3514-17Michael Duch's signed cooperation agreement required substantial assistance, with the government alone deciding whether that requirement was met. Cross-examination addressed nonprosecution protections for specified drug-related conduct from 1994 through 2013, except criminal tax violations. Duch hoped for time served but acknowledged no guaranteed sentence, understood that the case's outcome should not affect a sentencing letter, and said untruthfulness could prevent the letter.
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Michael Duch's signed cooperation agreement required substantial assistance, with the government alone deciding whether that requirement was met. Cross-examination addressed nonprosecution protections for specified drug-related conduct from 1994 through 2013, except criminal tax violations. Duch hoped for time served but acknowledged no guaranteed sentence, understood that the case's outcome should not affect a sentencing letter, and said untruthfulness could prevent the letter.

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The agreement disclosed Duch's potential sentencing benefits, and Dratel questioned him about the government's discretion over substantial assistance and his understanding of the nonprosecution protections.

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