A sentence of 3 years imprisonment with release after 8 months actual custody is within range for social security fraud involving approximately $68,000 over 8 years, even where the offender is elderly, has no prior criminal history, pleaded guilty early, and made efforts at repayment. Custodial sentences remain generally required for deterrence in social security fraud cases.
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