Acknowledgement of receipt (02/13/08) of judgment from Clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit received.

JUDGMENT ISSUED.

Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Gall v. United States, 552 U.S. ____ (2007). (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 4, 2008.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 7, 2007.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 3, 2006.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 27, 2006.

Reply of petitioner Richard Rowan filed.

Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including September 18, 2006.

Response Requested . (Due August 17, 2006)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 25, 2006.

Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due July 6, 2006)

Richard Rowan, Petitioner, represented by Rebecca L. Hudsmith

United States, Respondent, represented by Paul D. Clement