United States v. Hayes

SENTENCING OPINION AND STATEMENT OF REASONS PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. § 3553(c) EXPLAINING A POLICY DISAGREEMENT WITH THE METHAMPHETAMINE GUIDELINES

MARK W. BENNETT, District Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION.......................................................1011

A. Indictment, Guilty Plea, And Sentencing Hearing.......................1011

B. Arguments Of The Parties............................................1011

II. ILLEGAL ANALYSIS...................................................1012

A. Sentencing Methodology .............................................1012

B. Policy Disagreement With…