United States v. Morales

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. Criminal Action No. 06-248-4 (JDB) JUAN DEL CID MORALES, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION Before the Court is defendant Juan Del Cid Morales’ motion for compassionate release and his motion for appointment of counsel. For the reasons set forth below, the Court finds that Mr. Morales has failed to demonstrate an “extraordinary and compelling reason” warranting a reduction in his sentence and that, due to the straightforward nature of the issues presented here, the interests of justice do not require the…