United States v. Swisshelm

Defendant pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of money laundering. On appeal, the government challenged defendant's sentence of twelve months and one day of imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently. The court concluded that defendant violated the parties' plea agreement by arguing for a sentence below the range calculated under the Sentencing Guidelines. Because the breach was material, prejudicial, and not harmless, the court vacated and remanded for resentencing before a different judge. View "United States v. Swisshelm" on Justia Law