United States v. Som Boun Cam

Som Boun Cam appeals the sentence imposed pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e), for violations of his supervised release conditions, arguing that it is excessive and reflects an abuse of discretion. The district court 1 imposed a 24-month term of imprisonment and a 36-month term of supervised release in light of Cam’s two Grade C violations for failing 13 drug tests within 10 months and failing to appear for other drug tests.

Although the sentence is greater than the recommended range in the sentencing guidelines, U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual § 7B1.4 (2003), the guidelines are only advisory…