United States Fifth Circuit
US v. Leatch, 06-10526
In devising a sentencing range for a crack-related offense, a sentencing court may not deviate from the 100:1 crack-powder ratio reflected in the sentencing guidelines based solely upon its belief that the policies underpinning that sentencing regime are misguided or unfair.
Appellate Information
- Decided 03/22/2007
- Published 03/22/2007
Judges
- PER CURIAM:, Before JONES, Chief Judge, and JOLLY and STEWART, Circuit Judges.
Court
- United States Fifth Circuit
Counsel
- For Appellant:
- Leigha Amy Simonton, Susan B. Cowger, Chad Eugene Meacham, Dallas, TX, for U.S., Gary Alan Udashen, Sorrels, Udashen & Anton, Dallas, TX, for Leatch.