POSNER, Circuit Judge.
The defendant was charged with possession of more than 100 grams of heroin with intent to distribute it, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(B)(i). He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 97 months in prison. His only challenge on appeal is to the sentence.
The sentence was at the top of the guidelines range of 78 to 97 months' imprisonment. But at the sentencing hearing the government had argued for an above-guidelines...
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