Dist. Ct. did not err in sentencing defendant to above guideline, 171-month term of incarceration on robbery and firearm charges, even though applicable guideline range was 135-147 months’ term of incarceration. Dist. Ct. correctly determined applicable guideline range and explained that upward deviation from guideline range was appropriate due to defendant’s violent conduct during robbery and impact that said conduct had on robbery victims. Moreover, Dist. Ct.'s comment that guideline range for certain counts was “ridiculous” did not constitute procedural error. Also, Dist. Ct. provided adequate explanation for exceeding applicable guideline range. Too, instant sentence was not substantively unreasonable, given defendant’s violent conduct and impact that said conduct had on victims.
Federal 7th Circuit Court
Criminal Court
Sentencing