United States v. Terrence Williams, Also Known as Rico, Also Known as Terron Darrel Williams

Defendant-Appellant Terrance Williams pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine. Based on the drug quantity, William’s role in the conspiracy, his acceptance of responsibility, and his criminal history, he was assessed a total offense level of 39 and a criminal history of category VI. The applicable guideline range was therefore 360 months to life imprisonment. The district court 1 granted a downward departure for substantial assistance based on the government’s motion under U.S.S.G. § 5K1.1 and sentenced Williams to 168 months imprisonment. The district court refused…