United States v. Long

OPINION

PAUL L. FRIEDMAN, District Judge.

This case came before the Court for a sentencing hearing on September 19, 2001. In a day-long hearing, the Court heard oral arguments from counsel for both parties as to the proper application of the United States Sentencing Guidelines, as well as on defendant’s motion for a downward departure and the government’s motion for an upward departure. In addition, the Court heard the testimony of Dr. Fred Berlin, an expert witness proffered by the defendant. Based upon the parties’ sentencing memoranda and motions papers, the Presentence Investigation Report…