Opinion ID: 747163
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: The Pre-Sentence Report and Sentencing

Text: 8 The pre-sentence report (PSR) prepared by the Probation Department incorporated the Guidelines calculation set forth in the Agreement. The PSR also averred that appellant possessed various weapons during the commission of the instant offense. Prior to sentencing, Chen's counsel submitted a written objection disputing this factual assertion and the Probation Department's conclusion that appellant was ineligible for the Guidelines safety valve provision as a result of the alleged gun possession. In response to appellant's argument that there was no evidence showing that he had carried a gun during the particular heroin delivery to which he was pleading guilty, the Probation Department amended the PSR to describe appellant's possession of a firearm as relevant conduct and therefore found that Chen was ineligible for the safety valve provision. 9 The sentencing court adopted the Guidelines calculation incorporated in the Agreement and the PSR, ruling that appellant's sentencing range was 120-135 months. In its written judgment form the court indicated (1) it was specifically adopting the factual findings and Guidelines application of the PSR, and (2) the sentencing range was less than 24 months and the court found no reason to depart from the Guidelines. Defendant was sentenced to the mandatory minimum term of 120 months imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release. Chen appeals from the imposition of this sentence. We affirm.