United States v. Turner

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

KATZ, Senior District Judge.

Defendant Charles Turner pled guilty before this court to one count of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The defendant now moves for a downward departure from the applicable sentencing range based on his post-offense rehabilitation. After a hearing, and upon consideration of the Presentence Investigation Report (PSI) and the submissions of the parties, the court finds that Turner’s efforts at rehabilitation are extraordinary and warrant a departure under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(b)…