United States v. Francisco Torres

Francisco Torres appeals his 214-month sentence of imprisonment after pleading guilty to carrying a firearm in relation to a drug-trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(i). Torres argues that his sentence is both procedurally and substantively unreasonable. In particular, Torres contends that the 214-month sentence is beyond what was necessary to adequately deter criminal conduct and that a substantially shorter sentence was warranted in light of his history and characteristics, including his rough upbringing, longstanding problems with drug and alcohol addiction, and…