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 Kimbrough v. United States, 552 U.S. ____ (2007). (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 4, 2008.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 30, 2007.

Brief of respondent United States filed. VIDED.

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 13, 2007.

Further Response Requested . (Due October 11, 2007)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 24, 2007.

Memorandum of respondent United States filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due September 14, 2007)

Mardell Trotter, Petitioner, represented by Matthew M. Robinson

United States, Respondent, represented by Paul D. Clement