Federal Public Defender's Office

Western District of New York

Downward Departures
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DEFENDANT /
DOCKET NO /
DATE OF SENTENCING		 OFFENSE DEPARTURE
MOTION BROUGHT		 GUIDELINE RANGE BEFORE DEPARTURE SENTENCE IMPOSED GROUNDS FOR DEPARTURE GRANTED ATTY JUDGE
Alvarado, E.
99-CR-195-S
11/7/00		 18 USC §1326
Illegal re-entry 		5K2.0 - Cultural Assimilation; 4A1.3 - Unlikely to commit further crimes and combination thereof 57 to 71 Months 41 Months   FPD WMS
Anderson, M.
93-CR-7-S
6/2/93		 18 USC §1326(b)(2)
Illegal re-entry 		5K2.0 - 16 level increase over-represents seriousness of defendant’s prior conviction 46 - 57 Months 24 months 5K2.0 - 16 Level increase over-represents seriousness of defendant's prior conviction. FPD WMS
Artley, R.
92-CR-250-A
6/01/93		 18 USC §2113(a)
Bank robbery		 5K2.1
Aberrant behavior		 90-97 + 60
Months consecutive		 90 + 60 months consecutive Contact CJA Attorney CJA
D. Henry		 RJA
Barragato, G.
02-CR-6035
01/21/2003		 21 USC 331, 333
Receipt of Isoprinosine in Interstate Commerce 		Extraordinary Family Circumstances 4 - 10 Months 5 Years Probation Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD MAT
Boddy, J.
98-M-638
2/4/99

 

 18 USC §656
Embezzlement by a Bank Employee		 USSG § 5K2.0
Aberrant Behavior, Full Acceptance of Responsibility, Defendants’s Poor Health, Primary Caretaker of Adult Son with Illness		 8 to 14 Months  3 Years Probation Aberrant behavior, full acceptance of responsibility, defendant’s poor health, extraordinary family circumstances. FPD  JWF
Brown, R.
00-CR-00055-001
02/21/2002		 8 USC§1326
Illegal Re-Entry After Deportation		 Defendant Consents to Departure 46 to 57 Months 33 Months 5K2.0
Consenting to Departure		 FPD JTE
Bui, H.V.
97-CR-6067
9/1/98		 18USC§1957
Engaging in Monetary Transactions Derived from Unlawful Activity		 USSG§5K1.1 on Government’s Motion 18 to 24 Months  5 Years Probation   FPD  MAT
Bush, D.
95-CR-6071
1/30/96

 

 18USC§1344
Bank Fraud		 USSG§5K2.16, Voluntary Disclosure 
of the Offense USSG§5K2.0
Adverse Effects of Incarceration on Innocent Third Parties		 12 - 18 Months 5 Years Probation Adverse effects of incarceration on innocent third parties. FPD  DGL
Canterbury, C.
98-CR-139-E
2/2/99		 18 USC §2113
Bank robbery		 5K2.0 - Aberrant behavior 
3E1.1 - Exceptional acceptance of responsibility; rehabilitation efforts		 30 - 37 Months 20 months  Aberrant behavior; rehabilitation efforts FPD  JTE
Coleman, E.
99-CR-60826
12/10/99		 18 USC §641
Theft of Government Property		 Abusive Childhood & Hearing Loss & Diminished Capacity 8 - 14 Months 5 Years Probation
   		 Abusive Childhood & Hearing Loss & Diminished Capacity FPD DGL
Coletti, A.
00-CR-6038
12/19/2000		 Possession of a Firearm by a Felon Extraordinary Family Circumstances 12 - 18 Months 5 Years Probation
   		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD DGL
Conklin, S.
97-M-576
2/17/98		 18 USC § 2113(b)
Bank Larceny		 USSG §5K2.0 12 Months  1 Year Probation   FPD  JWF
Corbett-Vidal, M.
00-CR-119
9/19/00		 8 USC §1326
Attempted Illegal Reentry		 Combination of Factors; Overrepresentation of Seriousness of Prior Criminal History & Cultural Assimilation 41 - 51 Months 24 Months Combination of Factors; Overrepresentation of Seriousness of Prior Criminal History & Cultural Assimilation FPD RJA
Costrino, D.
93-CR-139
7/22/93		 21USC§ 841 (a)(1)
21USC§ 841 (b)(1)(C)
Manufacture of Marijuana		 USSG§5H1.6
&§5K2.11
Extraordinary Family Circumstances		 46 - 57 Months 5 Years Probation Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD  MAT
Daggett, T.
00-CR-6146L
03/07/2001		 Theft of Government Property Extraordinary Family Circumstances 15 - 21 Months 12 Months + 1 Day Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD DGL
Daniels, M.
99-CR-1165
5/25/00		 18 USC §922(a)(6)
Making False Statement in connection with acquisition of a firearm		 5K2.11 - Conduct not threatening the evil sought to be prevented 37 - 46 Months 27 Months 5K2.11 - Conduct not threatening the evil sought to be prevented CJA
John J. Molloy		 WMS
DePass, D.
00-CR-69
7/21/00		 8 USC §1326
Attempted Illegal Reentry		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances; Overrepresentation of Criminal History 46 - 57 Months 3 Years Unsupervised Probation;  $2,500 Fine Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD WMS
Diaz-Salaman, M.
94-CR-38-A
10/31/94		 21 USC §841(a)(1)
Possession with intent to distribute 500+ grams of cocaine		 5K2.13 - Diminished capacity 30 - 37 Months 12 months "time served" Documented psychiatric history of in-patient commitment 7 weeks before arrest and chronic psychiatric problems FPD  RJA
Din, J.
00-CR-06077
8/28/00		 Wire Fraud Extraordinary Medical Circumstances 10 - 16 Months 5 Years Probation Extraordinary Medical Circumstances FPD CJS
Dominguez, F.
02-CR-78
11/27/2002		 8 USC 1326A
Re-Entry of Deported Alien		 Extraordinary Physical Impairment 27 - 33 Months 12 - 18 Months; 3 Years Supervised Release Extraordinary Physical Impairment FPD RJA
Ellis, C.
00-CR-6126
06/08/2001		 8 USC 1326
Illegal Re-Entry		 Overrepresentation of Criminal History 70 - 87 Months 46 Months Overrepresentation of Criminal History FPD DGL
Ferrentino, A.
95-CR-56-S
2/13/96		 26 USC §7206-1
Filing a false tax return 		 5H1.5-Employment record
5H1.11-Military
5H1.6-Family responsibilities		     2 years probation;
$5,000 fine; 300 hours community service		 Contact CJA Attorney CJA Taheri  WMS
Flakowicz, T.
00-CR-57A		 18 USC §922(a)(9)
Unlawful receipt of a firearm		 5K2.0 - Outside Heartland of Sentencing Guidelines 6 to 12 Months 3 Years Unsupervised Probation 5K2.0 - Outside Heartland of Sentencing Guidelines FPD RJA
Franchini, F.
01-M-2107
11/22/2002		 18 USC 491(a)
Tokens or Paper Used as Money		 Overrepresentation of Criminal History; Combination of Factors 18 - 24 Months 10 Months Overrepresentation of Criminal History FPD HBS
French, L.
02-CR-6090
01/29/2003		 18 USC 2253
Possession of Child Pornography		 Extraordinary Rehabilitation; Extraordinary Family Circumstances 27 - 33 Months 4 Years Probation Extraordinary Rehabilitation; Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD DGL
Fulmore, L.
98-CR-6054
1/15/99

 

 

 

 18 USC §876
Mailing Threatening Communications 		 Rule 11(e)(1)(C) and USSG §5K2.0, No Prior Criminal History, Defendant Suffered from Depression at Time of Offense, Defendant did not Follow Through on Threat of Harm, Defendant Gave Complete Confession at Time of Arrest. 33 to 41 Months  12 Months and 1 Day No prior criminal history, Mental condition at time of offense, did not follow through with threat to hurt victim; complete confession. FPD  DGL
Grabenstetter, B.
97-CR-218-A
4/23/98

 

 18 USC §2252(A)(1)
Sale and possession with intent to sell child
pornography		 5H1.6 - Family ties, responsibilities and community ties 5H1.3 - Mental and emotional condition 
5H1.4 - Physical condition		 21 - 27 Months  Time served
(7 months)		   FPD  RJA
Granville, J.
99-CR-06017
04/07/2000
 Possession of Firearm by an Illegal Drug User Extraordinary Physical Impairment 18 to 24 Months Time Served Extraordinary Physical Impairment FPD DGL
Griffin, J.
93-CR-263
6/15/94		 21USC§841(a)(1)
21USC§841(b)(1)(B)
Manufacture of Marijuana		 Defendant’s Substantial Assistance (Government’s Motion) 57 to 71 Months  20 Months  Substantial Assistance FPD  DGL
Griner, D
99-CR-6030		 18 USC 924(c)
21 USC 841		 Substantial Assistance (Government's 5K) 60 Months 48 Months Substantial Assistance (Government's 5K) FPD DGL
Hammonds, J.
94-CR-6008
8/9/95		 18§USC656,
18§USC1005
Bank Embezzlement, Making False Entries in Bank Records 		 18 USC§ 3553(b)
Extraordinary Family Circumstances		 15 to 21 Months  1 Day Imprisonment & 3 years Supervised Release Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD  MAT
Hendrickson, G.
02-CR-28
06/10/2002		 8 USC § 1326
Illegal Re-entry		 Overrepresentation of Criminal History 57 - 71 Months 46 Months Overrepresentation of Criminal History FPD RJA
Henry, C.
00-CR-141
11/15/00		 8 USC §1326
Illegal Reentry		 5K2.13 - (Diminished Capacity) 70 to 87 Months 36 Months   FPD WMS
Herrera, C.
92-CR-159-C
10/29/93

 

 21 USC §841(a)(1);
§841(b)(1)(B)
Possession with intent to distribute narcotics 		 5G1.3A and 18 USC §3584(A)
(Run sentence concurrent with undischarged term in NYS facility) 		 292 - 365 Months 292-365 months to run concurrent with NYS time (35 years) Contact CJA Attorney CJA
D. Henry		 JTC
Holliman, C.
98-CR-94-S
11/98		 18 USC §2113
Bank robbery		 5K2.0 - Aberrant behavior
5H1.3 - Mental and emotional condition		 30 - 37 Months 6 months Aberrant behavior FPD  WMS
Howard, S.
00-CR-6132
02/09/2001		 18 USC 1343
Wire Fraud		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances 10 - 16 Months Probation Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD MAT
Hughes, R.
01-CR-89-E
08/10/2001		 Possession with Intent to distribute Cocaine Base Accommodate Immediate Placement into ICC 37 - 46 Months 30 Months & Recommendation to ICC Accommodate Immediate Placement into ICC FPD JTE
Ilardi, L.
01-CR-6009
07/12/2002		 21 USC 841
Distribution of Marijuana		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances; Extraordinary Rehabilitation; Convergence of Factors 6 - 12 Months 3 Years Probation Extraordinary Family Circumstances; Extraordinary Rehabilitation; Convergence of Factors FPD MAT
Jones, N.
01-CR-6066
09/26/2001		 Theft; Embezzlement; Misapplication of Funds Impending U.S.S.G. 11/01/2001 Amendment 6 - 12 Months 1 Day Incarceration; 5 Years Supervised Release;  $12,500 Restitution Impending U.S.S.G. 11/01/2001 Amendment FPD MAT
Jones, P.
01-CR-00087		 21 USC§841(a)(i)
Possession with Intent to Distribute & Distribution of Crack Cocaine		 Extraordinary Rehabilitation, Over-Representation of Past Criminal Conduct 10 to 16 Months Probation Extraordinary Rehabilitation CJA
Mark Malloy		 JTE
Johnson, L.
93-CR-219-A
10/28/93		 8 USC §656
Bank embezzlement		 5K2.1 - Aberrant behavior 4 - 10 Months  1 day -"time served" 5K2.1 - Aberrant behavior FPD  RJA
Johnson, S.
98-CR-37-A
9/11/98

 

 21 USC §2113
Bank robbery		 5K2.0 - Aberrant
behavior
5H1.3 - Mental and emotional conditions
5H1.6 - Family ties and responsibilities		 41 - 51 Months  30 months with recommendation for ICC 5K2.0 - Aberrant
behavior
5H1.3 - Mental and emotional conditions
5H1.6 - Family ties and responsibilities		 FPD  RJA
Kieswetter, B.
92-CR-268-A
2/23/93		 18 USC §2315
Possession of stolen money orders		 5K2.0 - Extraordinary family circumstances 6 - 12 Months 3 years unsupervised probation 5K2.0 - Extraordinary family circumstances FPD  RJA
Kilmer, M.
01-CR-06063
12/03/2001		 26 USC 5822, 5845, 5861, 5871
Firearm Possession		 Aberrant Behavior 18 to 24 Months 5 Years Probation Combination of Factors FPD CJS
King, J.
01-CR-6080
09/04/2002		 18 USC 922
Possession of Firearm While Having Order of Protection		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances; Extraordinary Rehabilitation; Convergence of Factors 18 - 24 Months 3 Years Probation Extraordinary Family Circumstances; Extraordinary Rehabilitation; FPD DGL
King, K.
99-CR-0126
12/22/99		 Possession with Intent to Distribute Extraordinary Rehabilitative Efforts & Government 5K1.1 Mtn. 60 - 71 Months 30 Months Extraordinary Rehabilitative Efforts & Government 5K1.1 Mtn. FPD JTE
Kraft, J.
93-CR-211
4/13/94

 

 21USC§856(a)(1),
21USC§856
Maintaining an Establishment for the Purpose of Manufacturing Marijuana		 USSG§4A1.3 
Defendant’s Criminal History Category Over-represents Defendant’s Criminal History		 57 to 71 Months  46 Months Criminal History Category over-represents seriousness of prior criminal history. FPD  MAT
Lafler, K.
99-CR-6011
6/26/99		 18USC§922(a)(6)
Making False Statement to a Licensed Firearms Dealer 		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances 6 to 12 Months  3 Years Probation Extraordinary family circumstances FPD  MAT
Lane, G.
94-CR-6058
4/6/95		 18 USC §371
Conspiracy to Possess a Firearm by a Convicted Felon		 USSG §5K2.0
Post Offense Rehabilitative Efforts and Family Responsibilities		 10 to 16 Months  8 Months Post Offense Rehabilitative Efforts and Family Responsibilities. FPD  DGL
Lannard, M.
99-M-18
7/7/99		 Alien smuggling  Canadian (non-U.S.) citizens treated differently at sentencing 6 to 12 Months Unsupervised probation 18 USC §3553(b)
Canadian (non-U.S.) citizens treated differently at sentencing		 FPD  CEH
Leone, B
99-CR-6088
1/19/2000		 18 USC §656
Bank Embezzlement		 Coercion & Duress, Aberrant Behavior, Post Offense Rehabilitation  12 to 18 Months Time Served / 1 Day & 6 Months Community Correction Center + 5 Years Supervised Release Coercion and duress, aberrant behavior, post offense rehabilitation. FPD DGL
Link, G. L.
93-CR-159
10/21/93		 21 USC § 841(a)(1)
Distribution of Marijuana 		 Defendant’s Physical Condition & Government’s Motion re: Defendant’s Substantial Assistance 24 to 30 Months 5 Years Probation Defendant's substatial assistance; Defendant's physical condition FPD  MAT
Long, M.
95-CR-6052
6/11/96

 

 18 USC §371
Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud		 USSG§5K2.0
Extraordinary Family Circumstances & Combination of Factors not Adequately Considered in the Guidelines		 8 to 14 Months  5 Years Probation Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD  DGL
Loredo-Hernandez, E.
00-CR-85
11/28/00		 8 USC §1326
'Found in U.S.' after deportation		 4A1.3 - Overrepresentation of Criminality 70 to 87 Months 18 Months   FPD JTE
Mannix, J.
95-CR-6059
1/2/96

 

 18 USC §471
Making Counterfeit U.S. Obligations		 USSG§5K2.0
Aberrant Behavior, Extraordinary Acceptance of Responsibility, Extraordinary Family Ties, Medical Needs 		 12 to 18 Months 3 Years Probation Aberrant behavior, extraordinary acceptance of responsibility, extraordinary family ties and family medical needs. FPD  MAT
Martinez, M.
00-CR-160-S
12/04/2000		 21 USC §841(a)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Herion		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances 10 - 16 Months 1 month Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD  WMS
Mcpherson, A.
92-CR-227-A
2/1/93		 8 USC §1326(a)
Illegal re-entry after deportation		 5K2.0-Discretionary use of departure power. Sentence of incarceration for deportable alien more severe than for non-alien 8 - 14 Months 12 months   FPD  RJA
Mellor, S.
94-CR-6059
2/16/95		 18 USC §656
Bank Embezzlement		 18 USC §3553 (b)
Extraordinary Family Circumstances		 8 - 14 Months  5 Years Probation   FPD  DGL
Melo, J.
99-CR-55-E
8/6/99

 

 8 USC §1326
Illegal re-entry
 5H1.6 - Family
5K2.0 - Cultural assimilation
2L1.2 - Over-representation of seriousness of underlying aggravated felony		 46 - 57 Months
(asked for 27 months)		 21 months 2 levels Family & Culture
5 levels - Over-representation of seriousness of underlying aggravated felony		 FPD  JTE
Michelsen, R.
01-CR-6121
04/25/2002		 18 USC 924(a)
Firearm Possession		 Extraordinary Rehabilitation; Extraordinary Family Responsibilities; Convergence of Factors 24 to 30 Months 5 Years Probation w/6 Months Home Confinment Convergence of Factors FPD MAT
Miller, B.
93-CR-125-S
8/6/93		 18 USC §2113(a)
(5 counts)
Bank robbery		 4A1.3 - Criminal history category significantly over-represents  151 - 188 Months 130 months on each of 5 counts
(concurrent)		 2 level reduction in offense level (from 29 to 27) - violent felonies used to determine defendant is a career offender over-represented defendant's criminal behavior FPD  WMS
Mitchell, C.
00-CR-6002L
8/16/00		 21 USC §841
18 USC §922(g)
Distribute Cocaine
Possession of Firearm		 Over-Representation of Criminal History 188 - 235 Months 168 Months Over-Representation of Criminal History FPD DGL
Overton, G.
93-CR-41
9/22/93

 

 

 18 USC §924(a)(1)(A)
Making False Statement to a Gun Shop		 USSG§ 5K2.0 Disparity in Sentencing between State and Federal Court, No History of Prior Violence or Drug Use,History of Continuous Full Time Employment, Special Family Circumstances 15 - 21 Months  5 Years Probation Disparity in sentencing between State and Federal Court; No evidence of prior history of violence or drug use; History of continuous full-time employment; Special family circumstances. FPD  DGL
Parker, L.
93-CR-333-A

 

 

 

 21 USC §841(a)(1)
Possession with intent to distribute		 5K2.0 - Combination of factors:
- 18 USC 3553 (f)(g)
- drug mule/first time
offender
- aberrant behavior
- diminished capacity
- vulnerable victim
- family ties and responsibilities		 97 - 121 Months 60 months 5 level downward departure for extraordinary family circumstances and diminished capacity FPD  RJA
Patterson, C.
01-CR-68A		 Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Extraordinary Family Circumstances
Extraordinary Rehab
Convergence of Factors		 37 - 46 Months 1 Day Time Served and 4 Years Supervised Release Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD RJA
Paterson, J.
00-CR-6085L
03/27/2001
 Felon in Possession of a Weapon Extraordinary Rehabilitation; Lesser Harms: Over-Representation of Criminal History 46 - 57 Months  36 Months Over-Representation of Criminal History FPD  DGL
Perri, J.
02-M-503
05/29/2002		 18 USC 491
Counterfeit Money		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances 6 - 12 Months 3 Years Probation Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD JWF
Peterson, D.
01-CR-6062
02/05/2002		 18 USC§922(6)
Unlawful Transport of Firearms		 Lesser Harms 37 to 46 Months 24 Months Lesser Harms FPD CJS
Peterson, E.
95-CR-93-E
11/15/96		 21 USC §841
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base		 5K2.13-Borderline intellectual functioning (diminished capacity)
5K1.1-Defendant’s substantial assistance		 87 - 108 Months  70 Months 5K1.1 - Defendant's substantial assistance FPD  JTE
Pluas, S.
95-CR-135-S
8/14/96		 18 USC §871
Threatening life of the President		 5K2.13-Diminished capacity
(schizophrenia)		 21 - 27 Months  12 Months consecutive to NYS sentence   FPD  WMS
Portillo-iglesias, J.
92-CR-194-A
2/3/93		 8 USC §1325(b)(2)
Illegal re-entry		 2L1.2-Over-represents seriousness of defendant’s behavior 5K2.12-Coercion and duress
5K2.11-Lesser harms		 46 - 57 Months 8 Months and deportation Classification over-represents defendant's behavior and two point over-represents criminal history. FPD  RJA
Potter, K.
02-CR-6050
09/03/2002		 18 USC 152
False Representation to Bankruptcy Court
 		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances 8 - 14 Months 5 Years Probation to Include 6 Months Home Confinement Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD CJS
Poulton, T.
99-CR-6106
02/22/2002		 18USC§2252(f)
Sexual Exploitation of Minors		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances 30 to 37 Months 3 Years Probation w/12 Months Home Confinement Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD DGL
Ranglin, R.
00-CR-6051
6/12/00		 8 USC §1326
Attempted Illegal Reentry		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances; Cultural Assimilation; Convergence of Factors 41 - 51 Months 24 Months Cultural Assimilation FPD MAT
Ravenell, W.
98-CR-6074
9/15/00		 21 USC §846
Conspiracy to distribute Cocaine		 Aberrant Behavior; Post Offense Rehabilitation; Convergence of Factors 37 - 46 Months Probation Post Offense Rehabilitation FPD MAT
Reigle, S.
94-CR-6037
10/14/94		 18 USC §657
Embezzlement from Farmers Home Administration		      6 - 12 Months  5 Years Probation   FPD  MAT
Rivas, M.
99-00-6093T
02/13/2001		 Possession of a Stolen Firearm Extraordinary Medical History; Over-Representation of Criminal History 70 - 87 Months  60 Months Extraordinary Medical History FPD  MAT
Rivera, L.
01-CR-6028
06/07/2001		 Dealing in Counterfeit Obligations & Securities Extraordinary Rehabilitation; Extraordinary Family Circumstances 6 - 12 Months 5 Years Probation Extraordinary Rehabilitation; Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD MAT
Rucker, C.
02-CR-145A
11/25/2002		 18 USC 2422
Coercion of Enticement of Female		 Aberrant Behavior 46 - 57 Months 42 Months; 3 Years Supervised Release Aberrant Behavior FPD RJA
Sarfo, J.
93-CR-136-S
1/25/94		 18 USC §1326(a)
Illegal re-entry		 5K2.0 - 16 level increase over-represents defendant’s criminal past 41 - 51 Months Time served
8 - 14 months		 5K2.0 - 16 level increase over-represents defendant’s criminal past FPD  WMS
Savage, C.
91-CR-118-10A
 21 USC§841(a)(1);
(b)(1)(A) & (b)(1)(B)
Conspiracy to possess & distribute cocaine and marijuana		 5K2.0
5H1.6-Family
responsibilities and rehabilitation 
18 USC §3553(f) -Safety valve		 15 - 21 Months      Contact CJA Attorney CJA
M. Bennett		    
Seymour, T.
00-M-4043B
9/12/2001		 Embezzlement of U.S. Postal Funds Extraordinary Family Circumstances; Acceptance of Responsibility and Convergence of Factors 8 - 12 Months 3 Years Probation
$3,000 Fine
6 Months Home Confinement		 Extraordinary Family Circumstance and Extraordinary Acceptance of Responsibility for payment of restitution FPD WGB
Simpson, J.
92-CR-204-S
3/18/93		 18 USC §922(g)(1)
Possession of firearm by prohibited person 		 Guideline over-represents seriousness of criminal history and offense 24 - 30 Months  6 months Applicable guideline range (24-30 Months) over-represents the seriousness of criminal history and offense behavior FPD  WMS
Smith, J.
97-CR-122-S
11/13/97		 21 USC §841(a)(1)
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base		 5K1.1 - Government substantial assistance
motion
3E1.1 - Extraordinary substance abuse rehabilitation		 78 - 97 Months  21 months 5K1.1 - Government substantial assistance motion
3E1.1 - Extraordinary substance abuse rehabilitation		 FPD  WMS
Smith, J.
99-CR-1905
05/01/2000		 29USC §501
Embezzlement of Union Funds		 Mental & Emotional Condition, Family Circumstances & Aberrant Behavior 8 - 14 Months 6 to 12 Months Mental & Emotional Condition, Family Circumstances, Combination of factors FPD WMS
Smith, P.
97-CR-153-E
3/16/98		 18 USC §2113(a)
Bank robbery		 5K2.0 - Extraordinary acceptance of responsibility 
5K2.13 - Diminished capacity 
5K2.1 - Aberrant behavior		 30 - 37 Months  24 months 5K2.0 - Extraordinary acceptance of responsibility  FPD  JTE
Stockmeister, P.
00-CR-6110-L
03/08/2001		 Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition Extraordinary Medical Circumstances; BOP Policy Re:CCC 10 - 16 Months 5 Years Probation Extraordinary Medical Circumstances; BOP Policy Re:CCC FPD  DGL
Sturgis, J.
97-CR-6018
2/5/98		 18 USC §922(g)(1)
18 USC §924 (a)(2)
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon		 Defendant’s Guidelines Over represents Defendant’s Criminal History 92 - 115 Months 60 Months Criminal History Category over-represents actual criminal history FPD  MAT
Tarleton, J.
95-CR-191-E
5/3/96		 18 USC §2113(a)
Bank robbery 		 Departure to admit entry into ICC 33 - 41 Months  30 months 5K2.0 and 5H1.4 Departure to admit entry into ICC FPD  JTE
Thomas, A.J.
96-CR-6025
5/1/97		 18USC§922(g)(1)
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon		 Rule 11(e)(1)(C) and Defendant’s Physical and Emotional Condition 46 - 57 Months  6 Months on Two Counts to be Served Concurrently Physical and emotional condition of defendant. FPD  DGL
Tonque T.
00-CR-6011
02/07/2001		 Receipt of a Stolen Firearm Extra Military Service; Extraordinary Family Circumstances; Extraordinary Collateral Consequences and Punishment; Convergence of Factors 12 - 18 Months  5 Years Probation  Extra Military Service; Extraordinary Family Circumstances CJA
M. Lembke		 MAT
Torres, C.
90-CR-158-E
1/12/93		 21 USC §841(a)(1);
§841(b)(1)(B)
Possession with intent to distribute		 5H1.6 Extraordinary family circumstances  15 - 21 Months  15 months  Contact CJA Attorney CJA
D. Henry		 JTE
Torres, E.
93-CR-213-A
7/13/94		 18 USC §2113(a)
Bank robbery		 4A1.3 - Adequacy of criminal history 
5G1.3 - Imposition of sentence -undischarged term of imprisonment		 151 - 188 Months 130 months on Counts I and III Concurrent to each other and NYS sentence 4A1.3 - Adequacy of criminal history 
5G1.3 - Imposition of sentence -undischarged term of imprisonment		 FPD  RJA
Toscano B.
88-CR-0054-L
03/21/2001		 Wire Fraud Medical and Age Post-Offense Rehabilitation; Aberrant Nature of Offense; Strong Contacts with Brazil 27 - 33 Months 33 Months with No Supervised Release Age & Health FPD  DGL
Travis, C.
02-CR-106A
01/16/2003		 26 USC 5861(d), 5871
Possession of Unregistered Sawed Off Shotgun		 Aberrant Behavior; Lesser Harms; Extraordinary Military Service; Combination of Factors 18 - 24 Months 4 Years Probation Combination of Factors FPD RSA
Volquez-Ovalles, R.
99-CR-6086L
12/10/99		 8 USC §1326(a)
Re-entry After Deportation		 Cultural Assimilation / Family Ties 57 - 71 Months 41 Months Cultural Assimilation / Family Ties FPD DGL
Watson, E.
95-M-584
11/30/95		 18USC§2113(b)
Bank Larceny		 Aberrant Behavior  8 - 12 Months 3 Years Probation Aberrant Behavior FPD  MAT
Wheeler, R.
93-CR-70-S
6/28/93		 18 USC §2113(a)
Bank robbery		 5K2.0 - Assisted court system by pleading to multi-count indictment (US v. Garcia ); and tragic personal history 151 - 188 Months 132 months Denied Garcia rationale; granted on grounds of tragic personal history FPD  WMS
Wingate, W.
01-CR-6038
11/26/2001		 26 USC§5861(d)
Possession Of An Unregistered Firearm		 Extraordinary Family Circumstances 24 - 30 Months 3 Years Probation Extraordinary Family Circumstances FPD CJS
Winston, E.
93-CR-10-A
5/5/93		 18 USC §2113
Bank robbery		 5K2.12-Coercion and duress 33 - 41 Months 
 30 months - ICC  Mitigating circumstances of threat of harm to both defendant and his brother - one level departure FPD  RJA

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