Opinion ID: 2994178
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Heading: 5 kilograms of crack cocaine because each of

Text: the drug organizations described above individually distributed well in excess of 1.5 kilograms of crack cocaine during the time frame set forth. At Jones’s sentencing hearing, the defendant asked the judge not to impose the sentence recommended in the PSR because, according to Jones, the PSR incorrectly calculated his base offense level by improperly attributing more than 1.5 kilograms of crack cocaine to him. Additionally, Jones argued that he was entitled, especially in light of his lengthy sentence and prior military and police service record, to a downward departure for his alleged substantial assistance. The judge rejected both of Jones’s arguments, concluding that the evidence in the record was more than sufficient to establish that Jones should be held accountable for at least 1.5 kilograms of crack cocaine. The court also found that the government’s refusal to file a motion under section 5K1.1 for a downward departure was proper because Jones had not as yet offered any substantial assistance in any other related federal cases. The judge did note, however, that it is understood by the Court that future assistance might be considered upon the recommendation of the Government. Jones appeals.