United States First Circuit

In this case, after pleading guilty to a drug conspiracy charge, defendant was sentenced to 135 months' imprisonment. Defendant seeks to have his sentence reduced or to have a new sentencing hearing on grounds that the government materially breached the plea agreement. The judgment is affirmed, where: 1) the government was obligated to proceed at sentencing pursuant to a stipulated drug amount and sentencing recommendation; and 2) the government proceeded in accordance with the plea agreement.

Appellate Information

• Decided 02/06/2015
• Published 02/06/2015

Judges

• Howard

Court

• United States First Circuit

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