United States v. Lii
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District of Hawaii reduced Lii’s sentence after finding his meth addiction and trauma contributed to the offense. His commitment to sobriety and rehabilitation in prison supported early release under the First Step Act.

2021 | Federal Juristiction

United States v. Lii

Keywords sentence; meth addiction; trauma; sobriety; rehabilitation; prison; early release; First Step Act
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The United States District Court for the District of Hawaii granted a sentence reduction for an individual identified as Lii. This decision was based on findings that methamphetamine addiction and prior trauma were contributing factors to the offense. The individual's demonstrated commitment to sobriety and active participation in correctional rehabilitation programs further supported the grant of early release under the provisions of the First Step Act.

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The United States District Court for the District of Hawaii reduced an individual's sentence after determining that methamphetamine addiction and past trauma were contributing factors to the offense. This person's demonstrated commitment to sobriety and engagement in rehabilitation programs during incarceration supported an early release, which was authorized under the First Step Act.

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The District of Hawaii reduced Lii’s prison sentence. This decision was made after the court determined that Lii's methamphetamine addiction and past trauma played a role in the offense. His strong dedication to sobriety and active participation in rehabilitation programs while incarcerated supported his early release, as permitted by the First Step Act.

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A court in Hawaii made Lii's prison time shorter. The court understood that Lii's meth addiction and past difficult experiences played a part in the crime. While in prison, Lii showed he was serious about not using drugs and getting better. This helped him leave prison earlier because of a law called the First Step Act.

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528 F.Supp.3d 1153 (2021)

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