Opinion ID: 2974159
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Heading: Guidelines as Advisory

Text: Even though remand of this case is not required by Booker, we must still determine whether the district court committed plain error by imposing a sentence that was not reasonable. Booker, 543 U.S. at 260-65. A sentence is unreasonable if the district court fails to consider the applicable sentencing range under the Guidelines, or fails to consider the sentencing factors described in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a). United States v. Webb, 403 F.3d 373, 383 (6th Cir. 2005). In the instant case, Caswell does not allege that the court failed to consider the applicable sentencing range2; however, Appellant does contend the court failed to explicitly consider certain sentencing factors. 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) requires a district court to consider several factors, including: (1) the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant; (2) the need for the sentence imposed-- (A) to reflect the seriousness of the offense, to promote respect for the law, and to provide just punishment for the offense; (B) to afford adequate deterrence to criminal conduct; (C) to protect the public from further crimes of the defendant; and (D) to provide the defendant with needed educational or vocational training, medical care, or other correctional treatment in the most effective manner;