United States v. Orlando Thomas

Orlando Martrel Thomas appeals the denial of his motion for a reduction of his sentence based on Amendment 782 of the Sentencing Guidelines, which became effective November 1, 2014, and retroactively reduced most drug quantity base offense levels by two levels. We affirm.

In 2011, Thomas pleaded guilty'to conspiring to distribute cocaine base (crack cocaine). The district court 1 determined that he was a career offender, resulting in an advisory guidelines range of 188-235 months in prison. See U.S.S.G. § 4B1.1. The court granted a downward departure or variance and sentenced Thomas to 180…