DEFENDANT’S MEMORANDUM IN AID OF SENTENCING Michael Flynn I. A Sentence of Probation Is Warranted In Light of the 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) Factors ................................................................................................................................ 1 A. The History and Characteristics of the Defendant ............................................ 2 B. The Nature and Circumstances of the Offense .................................................. 7 C. The Seriousness of the Offense, Just Punishment, and Respect for the Law ......................................................................................................................... 9 II. The Nature and Extent of General Flynn’s Cooperation ............................................ 12 III. Conclusion ....................................................................................................................... 13 Letter of support from