United States First Circuit

In this case, defendant Reverol and his accomplice both pled guilty to importing cocaine to the United States. Reverol challenges the district court's decision to give him a much longer sentence than his accomplice, even though both piloted the boat used to import the cocaine. The sentence is affirmed, where the sentencing disparity between these co-defendants was reasonably justified by the difference in culpability that the district court expressly found, pointing to the accomplice's last-minute addition to the operation and subordinate role at sea, and Reverol's ultimate responsibility for captaining the ship.

Appellate Information

• Decided 02/20/2015
• Published 02/20/2015

Judges

• Barron

Court

• United States First Circuit

Counsel