Opinion ID: 728101
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Consideration of Statutorily-Required Factors

Text: 23 Teran argues that the magistrate judge did not properly consider the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) in revoking probation and imposing a sentence of incarceration. We will uphold a sentence unless it (1) was imposed in violation of law, (2) resulted from an incorrect application of the guidelines, (3) was outside the guideline range and is unreasonable, or (4) was imposed for an offense for which there is no applicable sentencing guideline and is plainly unreasonable. United States v. Mathena, 23 F.3d 87, 89 (5th Cir.1994). Because there are no applicable guidelines for sentencing after revocation of probation, see U.S.S.G. Ch. 7, Pt.A.1 (At this time, the Commission has chosen to promulgate policy statements only.), we will uphold Teran's revocation and sentence unless it is in violation of law or is plainly unreasonable. See Mathena, 23 F.3d at 89. In making those determinations, we review the lower court's compliance with sentencing statutes de novo. Id. 24 After finding that a defendant has violated a condition of probation, a court must consider the factors listed in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) in deciding whether to revoke probation and in determining the particular sentence to be imposed. 18 U.S.C. § 3565(a). Section 3553(a) enumerates the following factors: (1) the nature and circumstance of the offense, and the history and characteristics of the defendant; (2) the need for the sentence to reflect the seriousness of the crime, provide adequate deterrence, protect the public from the defendant, and provide effective correctional treatment; (3) the kinds of sentences available; (4) the types of sentences and the sentencing range established for the offense; and (5) applicable policy statements. 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a). Teran argues that the record does not reflect a consideration of the factors by the magistrate judge. He argues that consideration of the factors might have produced a lesser sentence, or an alternative punishment to his sentence of confinement. 25 Implicit consideration of the § 3553 factors is sufficient. See United States v. Whitebird, 55 F.3d 1007, 1010 (5th Cir.1995). The revoking court provided an explicit explanation for imposing prison time at the revocation and sentencing hearing, pointing out the severe risks and consequences of driving while intoxicated. Also, the court listened to arguments for prison alternatives and then responded and rejected such alternatives. The court evidenced its consideration of the sentencing guidelines' policy statements in imposing a six-month sentence of incarceration from the sentencing guidelines' range of three to nine months. In its denial of Teran's motion for release pending appeal, the revoking court explicitly stated that it considered all of the factors at the time of revocation and sentencing. 26 The magistrate judge did much more than implicitly consider the § 3553 factors and the appellant's argument on this issue fails.CONCLUSION 27 For the foregoing reasons, we AFFIRM the lower court's probation revocation and sentence.