Opinion
4:19-CR-00620-BSM
11-22-2024
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PLAINTIFF v. SEMAJ THOMPSON DEFENDANT
ORDER
Semaj Thompson's motion to reduce his sentence [Doc. No. 45] is denied. A sentence must sufficiently reflect the seriousness of the offense and protect the public from further crimes of the defendant. 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a)(2).
Thompson pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon, but there were aggravating circumstances surrounding his arrest. After getting into a dispute with the mother of his child, Thompson battered her and fired multiple shots at her vehicle while the children were inside. PSR, ¶ 6. When the police were attempting to arrest him, Thompson pulled out a nine-millimeter pistol and fled on foot. Id. He was arrested, then escaped, and was finally caught several blocks away. Id. Given these facts, Thompson's original sentence of 71 months is appropriate.
IT IS SO ORDERED.