Guideline Sentence Reasonable; District Court Adequately Explained Reasons

U.S. v. Velasquez, 2006 WL 2811299 (10/3/06)(unpub'd) - The 10th finds the court sufficiently explained the reasons for the sentence in a meth case by listening to the defendant's arguments, saying he considered the § 3553(a) factors and making certain caustic comments during the sentencing hearing, including that he had never tried to impress his wives with his wealth and influence. The 10th held the sentence was reasonable, despite the defendant's assertion the extent of his involvement was exaggerated because he was trying to impress his wife.