Sentencing Guidelines

By: Derek Hawkins//March 5, 2019//

Listen to this article

7^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: United States of America v. Hiram Omar Graham

Case No.: 18-2156

Officials: WOOD, Chief Judge, and KANNE and ST. EVE, Circuit Judges.

Focus: Sentencing Guidelines

Hiram Graham pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and using a firearm during a crime of violence. At sentencing, he argued that his financial hardships, his extraordinary family situation, and his lack of a criminal record should mitigate his sentence. He now contends that the district court failed to address these arguments or adequately explain his 144-month, below-guidelines prison sentence. But the district court did not commit these procedural errors, so we affirm the judgment.

Affirmed

Full Text

Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

Select Region or Brand

Upcoming Event