Sentences with phrase «substantial guidelines sentence»

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Defended an individual after plea - convicted of money - laundering conspiracy for misuse of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utility Service funds, and obtained a downward departure from federal sentencing guidelines of more than 20 levels, from a substantial sentence of incarceration to a sentence of probation

While sentencing guidelines are followed in the vast majority of cases, courts are allowed to impose a softer or harsher sentences «when substantial and compelling aggravating or mitigating factors are present.»

As the press report suggests, Gates could and seemingly will be getting his sentence significantly reduced via 5K1.1 of the federal sentencing guidelines by providing «substantial assistance in the investigation or prosecution of another person who has committed an offense.»

They know state and federal sentencing guidelines, and they know the punishments you may face if you are convicted — consequences like a jail or prison term, the loss of your driver's license, substantial fines, a criminal record, damage to your reputation and future job prospects, and separation from your loved ones, to name just a few.

Retained at sentencing phase and obtained a 20 - level downward departure under federal sentencing guidelines (from a substantial sentence of incarceration to a 60 - day sentence at a halfway house and probation) for an individual who pled guilty to federal money - laundering conspiracy for misuse of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utility Service funds.

Second, the sentence ultimately imposed, whether inside or outside of the guideline range, should be entitled to substantial deference on appeal as long as the district court follows correct procedures and articulates substantial reasons for the sentence.