UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. David DRONE, Defendant-Appellant, 139 F. App'x 743

ORDER This court ordered a limited remand so the district court could state on the record whether the sentence remains appropriate now that United States v. Booker, — U.S. -, 125 S.Ct. 738, 160 L.Ed.2d 621 (2005), has limited the Guidelines to advisory status. See United States v. Paladino, 401 F.3d 471 (7th Cir.2005). The district judge has now replied that she would not change Drone’s sentence, knowing the Guidelines are not mandatory. On July 1, 2005, we invited the parties to file, within seven days, any arguments concerning the appropriate disposition of the appeal in light of the district court’s statement.

The United States argues that the district court properly considered 18 U.S.C. § 3553, explained the reasons underlying the sentence it imposed, and rendered a reasonable sentence. Drone has not filed a response. The Guidelines range applicable in Drone’s case is 151 to 188 months. Drone’s sentence of 151 months is at the low end of the range. The district court judge explained her belief that this sentence was necessary to address the seriousness of the offense, to provide adequate deterrence, and to protect the public.

We do not see any reason why such a sentence would be deemed “unreasonable” in post-Booker practice. Accordingly, the judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED.