U.S. v. White

Defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. In a plea agreement, the government promised to recommend a sentence at the low end of the guidelines but sought to be released from this after defendant violated federal law pending sentencing. The district court granted the motion and sentenced defendant to a prison term exceeding his guidelines range. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court in full, finding that it properly relieved the government of its sentencing recommendation and did not abuse its discretion when imposing a sentence above the guidelines. (ROVNER and KOLAR, concurring)