United States v. Tracy Topaz Turner

Tracy Topaz Turner, a federal prisoner proceeding pro se, appeals the denial of his motion for a reduction in sentence based on Amendment 484 to the Sentencing Guidelines, filed pursuant to 18 U.S.C § 3582(c)(2), and subsequent motion for reconsideration. Turner argues that the district court abused its discretion in denying his § 3582 motion and his motion for reconsideration because Amendment 484 is retroactive and, accordingly, should be applied to adjust his sentence. Specifically, Turner argues that the district court erred in sentencing him based on a finding that he was responsible for…