Guidelines vs. Grace
Federal sentencing guidelines recommend between one and seven months of incarceration. However, both Wolf’s attorney and the U.S. Attorney’s Office have recommended probation, leaving the final decision to U.S. District Judge Marilyn J. Horan.
“Supervision impresses upon Mr. Wolf the seriousness of what he has done,” his defense memo states, “while not removing him from the community and making reintegration or reentry extremely difficult.”
It also leaves room for future punishment should he violate probation terms.
Treatment, Confession, and a Path Forward
Following his indictment, Wolf began outpatient treatment, eventually entering and successfully completing inpatient rehab earlier this month. His memo emphasizes that he has taken full responsibility for his actions and is committed to restitution and rehabilitation.
“Mr. Wolf can work on making positive and durable changes, and making amends for the conduct in this case,” the memo reads.
The government’s sentencing memo, filed in May, acknowledges Wolf’s immediate cooperation with investigators and his willingness to plead guilty quickly, suggesting a lack of malicious intent and a genuine desire to atone.
