In a drug distribution prosecution, the denial of defendant’s motion for reduction of his sentence is affirmed where defendant was sentenced as a career offender, and was thus not eligible for a reduction of his prison sentence under Amendment 706 to the Sentencing Guidelines.
Read US v. Wesson, No. 08-30177
Appellate Information
Submitted October 19, 2009
Filed October 19, 2009
Judges
Opinion by Judge Tallman
Counsel
For Appellant:
Tracey A. Staab, Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho, Spokane, WA
For Appellee:
Robert A. Ellis, Assistant United States Attorney, Spokane, WA
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