The court granted Hope’s motion for release. Hope had served 30 years of a life sentence for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and use of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. The court released Hope on the grounds that he had medical conditions requiring surgery, that were he sentenced today the maximum sentence would be 35 years, and that he would be “a productive member of society” were he released.
United States v. Hope, No. 0:90-cr-06108 (KMW), Dkt. No. 479 (S.D. Fla. Apr. 10, 2020).
DETAILS
Decision
Date
4/10/2020
Practice Area
Criminal (Federal Charges)
Relief Requested
Release
Type of Court
Federal District Court
Location
Florida
Type of Case
Individual
Case Characteristics
Post-Conviction Detention [jail or prison], Pre-Existing Health Conditions
Release Granted
Yes
Compassionate Release Case
Yes
Compassionate Release Specific Characteristics
Only served a small portion of their sentence (less than 33%)
Case Tracking Number
90-cr-06108-KMW-2
MORE CASE INFORMATION
Court Name
S.D. Fla.
Decision
Motion Granted
Place of Incarceration
Federal Prison
Name of Facility
FCI Fairton
Legal Authority
First Step Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A)
Release Conditions
Must quarantine for 14 days post-release
Convictions
Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and use of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime
Case Status
Decision Made
Pre-Existing Health Conditions
Other, Medical conditions requiring surgery
COVID-19 Positive or Symptomatic
Not discussed
COVID-19 in Jail Prison or Detention Center
Not Discussed
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