Fifth Circuit: Sealed Appellee v. Sealed Appellant


Statutory Construction, Double Jeopardy

Where the statute proscribes transportation of somebody in order to do something, it suffices that the intent be an efficient and compelling reason for the transportation, not necessarily the exclusive intent.

Where the statute proscribes crossing a state line, international travel suffices, as there is a state boundary interposed.

Where one statute proscribes crossing a state line in order to do something, and another proscribes transporting someone internationally or across a state line in order to do the same thing, no double jeopardy.

Where PSR uncontrovertedly describes conduct without providing specifics, it is a fair basis for a sentencing enhancement.


Sealed Appellee v. Sealed Appellant