United States v. Paige Aaron Williams

Paige Aaron Williams appeals the district court’s 1 order reducing his sentence pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2). We vacate the order and remand for reconsideration.

Williams pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. At the September 1993 sentencing, based on substantial assistance Williams had rendered prior to sentencing, the government moved for a departure from the applicable 292-to-365-month Guidelines range. See U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual § 5K1.1. The court granted the motion and sentenced Williams to 204 months. One year later,…