United States v. Carlos Roman

SMITH, Chief Judge.

Carlos Roman challenges his Sentencing Guidelines classification as a career offender. See U.S.S.G. § 4B1.1. Specifically, Roman argues that his conviction for aggravated battery on a public way in Illinois is not a crime of violence. See id . § 4B1.2(a). We disagree and affirm.

I. Background

Roman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Roman's presentence investigation report (PSR) classified him as a career offender. 1 At sentencing, Roman opposed the career offender classification, arguing that his 2012 Illinois conviction for aggravated battery on a…