The court granted Wilson’s motion for compassionate release, because (1) parties agreed that Wilson’s medical conditions, namely diabetes, kidney diseases, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and hypertension, when taken together, presented extraordinary and compelling reasons for the release, (2) Wilson was 60 years old, which put him at a marginally higher risk during the pandemic, (3) the nature of Wilson’s underlying offense, in isolation, is mitigating, (4) although Wilson was repeatedly convicted of domestic violence and drug-related offenses, it seemed that his addition to drugs perpetuated his criminal activities, and (5) Wilson served about 80% of his sentence and performed well when incarcerated. On balance, the court found that placing Wilson under home detention would be sufficient to deter any residual danger he presented to the community.
United States v. Wilson, No. 13-CR-2011-CJW-MAR, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 184120 (N.D. Iowa Oct. 5, 2020)
DETAILS
Decision
Date
10/05/2020
Practice Area
Criminal (Federal Charges)
Relief Requested
Release
Type of Court
Federal District Court
Location
Iowa
Type of Case
Individual
Case Characteristics
Pre-Existing Health Conditions
Release Granted
Yes
Compassionate Release Case
Yes
Case Tracking Number
6:13-cr-02011-CJW-MAR
MORE CASE INFORMATION
Court Name
N.D. Iowa
Decision
Motion Granted
Place of Incarceration
Federal Prison
Name of Facility
FCI Sandstone
Legal Authority
First Step Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A)
Release Conditions
Defendant will be monitored by radio frequency monitoring for a period of up to two years; Defendant must abide by all technology requirements as well as any other rules and regulations of the monitoring program; Defendant must pay the costs associated with the program as directed by the Court and determined by the USPO; Defendant is restricted to residence at all times except for employment, education, religious services, medical/substance abuse/mental health treatment, attorney visits, court appearances, court-ordered obligations, or other activities pre-approved by USPO.
Convictions
Domestic violence, possession of drugs.
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, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Hypertension (high blood pressure), Kidney Disease, Obesity, Other, Breathing difficulties while lying on back
Pre-Existing Health Conditions Notes
Age (60)
COVID-19 Positive or Symptomatic
Not Discussed
COVID-19 in Jail Prison or Detention Center
Yes
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