2. Sentencing Guidelines Downward Departure David Dove, a 25-yearold man living with his two children, ancee, and her parents, has pled guilty in federal district court to one count of distributing cocaine base. Dove has one prior arrest, but has never been incarcerated. At 16, he was charged with possession of marijuana, but the charge was dismissed. He was convicted of assault and battery at age 18, resulting in six months probation. After that, Dove learned his girlfriend was pregnant, dropped out of school, became a member of a union, and maintained steady employment until his arrest on the current charge. He supports his children, his ance, and her parents, all of whom say that Dove is a wonderful father and person. His family says that his incarceration would have an extreme detrimental effect on them. Under the sentencing guidelines, Dove would be sentenced to 77 months in prison. He has asked for a downward departure to 60 months. Answer the following questions: a. If you were the judge, would you grant Dove's request for a downward departure? b. What punishment purposes should guide you in making that decision