Evan Montvel-Cohen’s Resentencing Could Result in Lower Sentence

Former digital marketing agency president Evan Montvel-Cohen could potentially see a reduction in his already served sentence after a successful appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. District Court of Guam Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood is considering a lower sentence for Montvel-Cohen, who was initially charged with aggravated identity theft in March 2020.

Montvel-Cohen had taken a plea deal and pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identification fraud charges, which carried maximum prison terms of 15 years and 30 years, respectively. He was initially sentenced to serve two consecutive 41-month jail terms, but his sentence was vacated by the appeals court for re-sentencing.

Montvel-Cohen’s latest defense attorney, Heather Quitugua, argued in a sentencing memo that the calculations used for his sentence were erroneous and recommended that he be sentenced to time served. This would mean Montvel-Cohen could potentially be released after serving 31 months in jail.

The judge has asked for responses from both the prosecution and defense before making a decision on the new sentence. All parties are set to reconvene in court on November 8 to consider the motions.

This case has garnered attention due to the potential for a further reduction in Montvel-Cohen’s sentence, highlighting the complexities of the legal system and the importance of thorough legal representation. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.