Taylor

MEMORANDUM **

Rodger Taylor appeals his 24-month sentence imposed upon revocation of probation, subsequent to his underlying sentence of five years of probation, following a conviction for machine gun possession, in violation of 18 USC § 922 (o). We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and 18 U.S.C. § 3742 , and we affirm.

Taylor contends that the district court erred where it revoked probation and imposed a sentence in excess of 4-10 months, as provided in U.S.S.G. § 7B1.4, in light of Taylor’s diminished capacity and his need to care for his developmentally challenged son. We find no abuse of discretion. See United States v. Tadeo, 222 F.3d 623, 625 (9th Cir.2000). Having explicitly acknowledged and considered the nonbinding policy statements set forth in Chapter 7, the district court was well within its discretion to reject them in favor of a sentence authorized by the guidelines in effect at Taylor’s initial sentencing. United States v. Olabanji, 268 F.3d 636 , 2001 WL 1167572 at *2 (9th Cir. Oct.4, 2001).

The district court was not only well within its discretion to reject the Chapter 7 non-binding policy statements, it also was not bound by its previous decision to…