United States of America v. Scott Wilson
United States of America v. Scott Wilson
Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
United States of America,
v. Case No. 11-cr-1-SM-1 Opinion No.
2025 DNH 009Scott Wilson
O R D E R
Even assuming family circumstances (need to care for
elderly parents) provide “extraordinary and compelling reasons”
supporting defendant’s release from incarceration (
18 U.S.C. § 3582(a)(1)(A)), as he argues, the motion cannot be granted.
In deciding whether to reduce a sentence under § 3582, a court
must consider the sentencing factors set out in
18 U.S.C. § 3553(a), including the nature and circumstances of the offense
and the history and characteristics of the defendant. In
addition, a court must consider whether the defendant poses a
danger to the safety of any other person or the community.
Essentially for the reasons given by the government in its
objection, it is clear that defendant poses a serious danger to
the safety of other persons and the community given his pattern
of engaging in criminal sexual misconduct involving the
victimization of minors. The seriousness of his conduct, the
risk he poses to the public, and the risk of recidivism, all
militate firmly against granting relief under the provisions of
18 U.S.C. § 3582. Conclusion
The motion for sentence relief (doc. no. 22) under
18 U.S.C. § 3582is necessarily denied.
SO ORDERED.
____________________________ Steven J. McAuliffe United States District Judge
January 30, 2025
cc: Counsel of Record U.S. Probation U.S. Marshal
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