United States v. Lugo

*31ORDER

One day before we heard oral arguments in this case, we released an opinion that began with this line:

This appeal, like many others we see, involves a squabble over what constitutes properly considered “relevant conduct” under the federal sentencing guidelines.

See United States v. Rosenberg, 585 F.3d 355 (7th Cir.2009). Ditto for this case.

Jose Rios and Gerardo Lugo were convicted of conspiracy to distribute five or more kilograms of cocaine. Lugo was also convicted on two substantive cocaine distribution charges; Rios was acquitted on a gun charge. Rios was subsequently sentenced to a…