United States v. Robert Christman

EUGENE A. WRIGHT, Circuit Judge:

We consider whether the district court erred in sentencing the defendant under the Sentencing Guidelines when it found (1) he was a “minor” rather than a “minimal” participant in the offense, and (2) he willfully impeded or obstructed the administration of justice. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and affirm.

BACKGROUND

A federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment against three defendants, including Robert Christman, alleging drug offenses. Christman was charged with using the telephone to negotiate the price and quantity of drugs on behalf…