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: Second Circuit Sentencing BlogNon-Guidelines Narcotics Sentence Based on Family Circumstances
United States v. Aristizabal, No. 07-CR-101-01 (JBW), 2007 WL 4555900 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 20, 2007)
Yet another non-Guidelines sentence imposed by Judge Weinstein, the reasons for which were the following: "The offense is a serious one [distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine]. A below-guidelines sentence is utilized because the defendant has a good relationship with his wife and children and he has been trying to support them." Pretty straightforward stuff.
Full post as published by Second Circuit Sentencing Blog on January 01, 2008 (boomark / email).
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