United States Eighth Circuit
US v. King, 10-1759
Defendant's sentence for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine is affirmed where, relying on convictions unrelated to defendant's designation as a career offender but which demonstrated his longstanding propensity towards violence, the district court did not abuse its discretion by deciding that this was an unusual case warranting an upward departure.
Appellate Information
- Decided 12/13/2010
- Published 12/13/2010
Judges
- Diana C. Murphy
Court
- United States Eighth Circuit