United States v. Kim

DECISION AND ORDER

MARRERO, District Judge.

Defendant Grace Kim (“Kim”), who pled guilty to bank fraud, moves for a downward departure from the otherwise applicable sentencing guidelines range of 30 to 37 months on the following grounds: (1) diminished capacity; (2) extraordinary mental and emotional circumstances; (3) extraordinary acceptance of responsibility; (4) post-offense rehabilitation; and (5) the combination of these factors. For the following reasons, the motion is denied.

I. BACKGROUND

Over a period of about three and one-half years, Kim, a part-time bookkeeper, forged 54 of her…