United States v. Tejeda

RESENTENCING MEMORANDUM

YOUNG, District Judge.

I. BACKGROUND

In light of the amendment to the Sentencing Guidelines with regard to crack cocaine offenses, William Tejeda (“Teje-da”) petitions this Court for a modification of the sentence he is serving for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. The United States opposes Tejeda’s motion, asserting that this Court is without jurisdiction to modify Tejeda’s sentence because the amendment does not have the effect of reducing his sentencing range.

A. Procedural Posture

Tejeda filed a pro se motion…