December 1, 2015 - United States District Court Sustains Objection to Federal Probation Presentence Investigation Report

December 1, 2015, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, sustained Mr. Kent's objection to the federal probation presentence investigation report which scored his client, Kevin Jackson, with a three level enhancement for role in the offense, that is, a partial organizer or leader role.  After ruling in favor of Mr. Kent's objection on the role enhancement the District Court then agreed with Mr. Kent's argument that his client qualified for a two level safety valve reduction and was therefore no longer subject to the ten year minimum mandatory sentence that had been triggered by his indictment and conviction.  The Court then further agreed with Mr. Kent's argument for a downward variance.  The original presentence report guideline range had been 151-188 months, with a ten year minimum mandatory.  The judge ultimately sentenced the client to 60 months.  This sentence was NOT based on any substantial assistance.