Opinion ID: 222147
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Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Sentencing goals

Text: Finally, the court found that the Guidelines sentence of 46 to 57 months does not achieve the sentencing goals set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3553 because it does not reflect the seriousness of the offense, and it would not adequately deter Ms. Lente from future criminal conduct nor protect the public from Ms. Lente. The court noted that Ms. Lente's criminal history shows a repeated willingness to drink to excess and engage in reckless behavior, often endangering the safety of others. Despite multiple terms of imprisonment by tribal authorities [7] and five separate terms of probation, [Ms.] Lente has continued to engage in such reckless behavior. Id. Accordingly, the court found that a substantial sentence is necessary to deter Lente from future offenses and to protect the public. Id. at 446.