District court’s sentencing determination on defendant’s prior related sentences is entitled to deferential review
SENTENCING United States v. Humphries, No. 05-1255, ___ F.3d ___ (10th Cir. Dec. 2, 2005)(Colorado). Appeal of sentence for being felon in possession of firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). HELD: District court’s determination of whether defendant’s sentences for prior state convictions were related so as to be treated collectively as single sentence under federal sentencing guidelines is determination that is reviewed under deferential standard. Read the opinion here. |
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