United States of America v. Zavien Lenoy Canada

Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2).<br>
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or a criminal sentence to be procedurally reasonable, "a district court must begin its sentencing proceeding by correctly calculating the applicable Guidelines range.” United States v. Fowler, 58 F.4th 142, 153 (4th Cir. 2023) (internal quotation marks omitted). "Using this range as a jumping off point, the court must thereafter give the parties the opportunity to argue for whatever sentence they deem appropriate and consider those arguments in light of all of the factors stated in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a).” Id. (internal quotation marks omitted). "The court must then conduct an individualized assessment based on the facts before the court, and explain adequately the sentence imposed to allow for meaningful appellate review and to promote the perception of fair sentencing.” Id. (citation modified).<br>
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This explanation must "provide some indication that the court considered the § 3553(a) factors and applied them to the particular defendant.” United States v. Nance, 957 F.3d 204, 212-13 (4th Cir. 2020) (citation modified).<br>

The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 78 months' imprisonment. <br>
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Affirmed