United States v. Andy Pollard

MEMORANDUM

Andy Lee Pollard appeals from his 30-month sentence following his convictions for conspiracy and counterfeiting obligations or securities of the United States, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 471. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

Pollard makes several contentions of procedural error. Specifically he contends that the court imposed a sentence based upon a clearly erroneous fact, that he was never employed; failed to consider his cooperation; gave too much weight to his criminal history; and failed to consider the unwarranted sentence disparity between Pollard and his co-defendants. These contentions are belied by the record.

Pollard also contends that his sentence is substantively unreasonable. Specifically, he contends that the court imposed and or lengthened his sentence to promote rehabilitation. Contrary to his contention, the record reflects that Pollard’s sentence was not based on his rehabilitative needs. See Tapia v. United States, — U.S. —, 131 S.Ct. 2382, 2392 , 180 L.Ed.2d 357 (2011). Pollard’s sentence, three month below the Guidelines range is substantive reasonably in light of the totality of the circumstances and the…