United States v. Butler
Opinion of the Court
ORDER AND JUDGMENT
After the Sentencing Commission lowered the base offense levels for certain drug crimes, see U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual (U.S.S.G.) app. C, amend. 782 (Supp. 2014), federal prisoner Arnold Butler asked the district court to reduce his sentence under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2). But as the district court said in denying that request, Mr. Butler isn’t eligible for such a reduction because he’s a career offender whose sentence derives from a different and unchanged part of the sentencing guidelines. See U.S.S.G. § 4Bl.l(b). Mr. Butler appeals but he
Affirmed.
After examining the briefs and appellate record, this panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not materially assist the determination of this appeal. See Fed. R.App. P. 34(a)(2) and 10th Cir. R. 34.1(G). The case is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument. This order and judgment is not binding precedent except under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, and collateral estoppel. It may be cited, however, for its persuasive value consistent with Fed. R.App. P. 32.1 and 10th Cir. R. 32.1.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- United States v. Arnold D. BUTLER
- Status
- Published