United States v. Adam Lawin

Adam Lawin pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(C), and 846. The district court1 sentenced him to 147 months’ imprisonment and 5 years’ supervised release. Lawin argues the district court erred in denying his motion for a downward variance and in denying his request to continue the sentencing hearing. We affirm.

In early 2012, Lawin began to purchase and distribute 3,4-methylenedioxymeth-amphetamine, also known as MDMA or ecstasy. The government charged him with one count of conspiring to distribute a…