United States v. Amos

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5-4-2005

USA v. Amos Precedential or Non-Precedential: Non-Precedential

Docket No. 04-2585

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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT

No. 04-2585

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

v.

ROLAND AMOS

Appellant

On Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (D.N.J. Criminal No. 03-774) District Judge: Honorable John W. Bissell

Submitted Under Third Circuit L.A.R. 34.1(a) April 21, 2005

Before: ROTH, FUENTES, and STAPLETON, Circuit Judges.

(Filed: May 4, 2005) ____

OPINION OF THE COURT

FUENTES, Circuit Judge.

Roland Amos pled guilty to distribution, and possession with intent to distribute, more than 5 grams of crack cocaine. Amos’ sentence was enhanced under U.S.S.G. § 4A.1.1(e)

because the District Court determined that the offense took placed less than two years after

his release from custody for prior offenses. Amos appeals his sentence and seeks a remand

pursuant to United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. __, 125 S. Ct. 738 (2005).

Having determined that issues with respect to Booker are best determined by the

District Court in the first instance, we vacate the sentence and remand for resentencing in

accordance with that opinion. See United States v. Davis, 2005 WL 976941 (3d Cir. Apr.

28, 2005).