Petitioner argued for compassionate release, citing his medical conditions (including heart disease, kidney failure, and palpitations). The court rejected this argument because there was insufficient documentation of petitioner's medical conditions. Petitioner also argued for compassionate release on the grounds that he needed to care for his child. The court rejected this argument because petitioner was unable to show that he was legally entitled to custody of his child and that he was able to provide a stable residence for his child.
United States v. Johnson, No. 1:15-CR-00059-LJO-SKO, 2020 WL 6075867 (E.D. Cal. Oct. 15, 2020)
DETAILS
Decision
Date
10/15/2020
Practice Area
Criminal (Federal Charges)
Relief Requested
Release
Type of Court
Federal District Court
Location
California
Type of Case
Individual
Case Characteristics
Post-Conviction Detention [jail or prison], Pre-Existing Health Conditions, Significant Criminal History
Release Granted
No
Compassionate Release Case
Yes
Case Tracking Number
1:15-cr-00059-LJO-SKO
MORE CASE INFORMATION
Court Name
E.D. Cal.
Decision
Motion Denied
Place of Incarceration
Federal Prison
Name of Facility
FCI Mendota
Legal Authority
First Step Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A)
Convictions
Felon firearm possession. Served 66% of sentence.
Case Status
Decision Made
Compassionate Release Exhaustion Holdingsin Federal Case
An individual can move for compassionate release after 30 days have passed from the date the application was submitted to the warden, irrespective of whether the warden has granted or denied the request.
Pre-Existing Health Conditions
Age, Cardiac Disease, Kidney Disease, Other, Substance Use Disorder, Trace pretibial edema; palpitations; unspecified disorder of the circulatory system
Pre-Existing Health Conditions Notes
Age (41); Kidney and Cardiac disease are unspecified (petitioner argues that he has generalized diseases/disorders)
COVID-19 Positive or Symptomatic
No
COVID-19 in Jail Prison or Detention Center
Not Discussed
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