United States v. Blarek

MEMORANDUM, JUDGMENT AND ORDER

WEINSTEIN, Senior District Judge.

I.Introduction. .195

II.Facts.195

A. Charges.195

B. Evidence.196

C. Verdict.197

D. Forfeiture Stipulation.197

E. Presentenee Report Computations.197

F. Sentencing Motions...198

III.Law.198

A. Sentencing Statute: 18 U.S.C. § 3553 .198

1. Sufficient But Not Greater Than Necessary. .198

2. Seriousness of the Offense, Adequate Deterrence, Protection of the Public, and Correctional Treatment.-.. .198

B. Traditional Sentencing Rationales. .199

1. Kant’s Retributive Just Desert Theory. .200

2. Bentham’s Utilitarian Theory. .201

3. Sanctions in Strict…