U.S. v. Doe

Federal 7th Circuit Court
Criminal Court
Sentencing
Citation
Case Number: 
Nos. 09-1658 et al. Cons.
Decision Date: 
July 20, 2010
Federal District: 
N.D. Ind., Ft. Wayne Div.
Holding: 
Affirmed
Dist. Ct. did not err in imposing series of sentences ranging from 121 months to 151 months for defendants who were found guilty on drug conspiracy charge where said sentences were based on organizer enhancement under section 3B1.1(c) of USSG. Dist. Ct. could properly impose said enhancement where two defendants had roles in recruiting participants in conspiracy, coordinating efforts of others during drug sales, and formulating details of drug deliveries. Fact that either defendant was less culpable than others in conspiracy or that others were more involved in conspiracy did not preclude imposition of said enhancement.