Opinion ID: 221339
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Sentencing—Erwin

Text: Erwin’s sentencing hearing was held on January 13, 2010. Pursuant to recommendations in his Presentence Investigation Report (“PSR”), Erwin’s base offense level was set at 7. Erwin received a 14-level enhancement for a loss of more than $400,000 but less than $1,000,000, pursuant to United States Sentencing Guideline (“U.S.S.G.” or “Guidelines”) § 2B1.1(b)(1)(H); a two-level enhancement for the use of sophisticated means, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1(b)(9)(C); and a fourlevel enhancement for being an organizer of leader in the offense, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 3B1.1(b). He received a three-level reduction for acceptance of responsibility, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 3E1.1. Therefore, his adjusted offense level was calculated to be 24. 3 The second superseding indictment was filed on April 23, 2009, adding additional defendants and including new allegations of overt acts occurring in the Western District of Michigan. On October 22, 2009, a third superseding indictment was filed, which did not include Erwin. 5 Nos. 10-1103, 10-1843 Erwin had 11 criminal history points. Because only four of his five one-point convictions could be counted toward his criminal history, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 4A1.1(c), his subtotal was reduced to 10 points. Erwin received two additional points for committing the instant offense while on probation. Therefore, Erwin had a total of 12 criminal history points, which equated to a Criminal History Category V. His recommended Guidelines range of imprisonment was 92 to 115 months on Count III, with a consecutive 24 month term of imprisonment on Count IV, for a total range of 116 to 139 months. At sentencing, the government moved for an upward departure to Criminal History Category VI. The district court granted the motion, finding that Erwin’s criminal history category substantially under-represented his criminal background and likelihood of recidivism. Erwin’s recommended Guidelines sentence was thereafter calculated to be 100 to 125 months of imprisonment (noninclusive of the 24 months for Count IV). The district court sentenced Erwin to 120 months on Count III and 24 months on Count IV, for a total of 144 months of incarceration. The judgment of the district court was entered on January 15, 2010.4