The court denied Pawlowski's appeal, finding the district court made no clear error in its judgment. While the court acknowledged his serious health risks, it ruled that these were outweighed by “the need to reflect the seriousness of the offense, promote respect for the law, provide just punishment, and afford adequate deterrence." The court also noted that Pawlowski had served 19 months of his 180 month sentence.
United States v. Pawlowski, No. 20-2033 (3d Cir. June. 26, 2020)
DETAILS
Decision
Date
6/26/2020
Practice Area
Criminal (Federal Charges)
Relief Requested
Release
Type of Court
Federal Appellate Court
Location
Pennsylvania
Type of Case
Individual
Case Characteristics
Post-Conviction Detention [jail or prison], Pre-Existing Health Conditions
Release Granted
No
Compassionate Release Case
Yes
Case Tracking Number
5:16-cr-00390-001
MORE CASE INFORMATION
Court Name
3d Cir.
Decision
Motion Denied
Place of Incarceration
Federal Prison
Name of Facility
FCI Danbury
Legal Authority
First Step Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A)
Convictions
Federal program bribery, Travel Act bribery, attempted Hobbs Act extortion, wire and mail fraud, honest services fraud, making false statements to the FBI, and conspiracy
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