United States v. Willis

SENTENCING MEMORANDUM

GERTNER, District Judge.

The defendant, Donald A. Willis (hereinafter “Willis”), is a 69-year-old man, who is obliged to take several medications to treat multiple, serious, and deteriorating medical problems. Defendant moved for a downward departure because of:

1. Ill health, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 5H1.4;

2. Age, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 5H1.1; and,

3. Good works, pursuant to U.S.S.G. §§ 5H1.6 and 5H1.11.

While I had no doubt of Willis’ strong background of commitment to family, church, and community — a 37-year marriage, voluntary service in the Air Force Reserves during the…