United States v. Jeffers

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING SENTENCING

MARK W. BENNETT, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE,

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.INTRODUCTION .. .1137

A. Factual Background .. .1137

B. Procedural Background .. .1140

C. Arguments Of The Parties .. .1141

II.LEGAL ANALYSIS .. .1142

A. The Sentencing Methodology . . .1142

B. Application Of The Sentencing Methodology .. .1142

1. Calculation of the guidelines range .. .1142

2. Calculation of traditional guidelines-based departures .. .1143

3. Whether to vary upward .. .1144

III.CONCLUSION .. .1147

This sentencing opinion involves a violent…