U.S. v. TAFFE

Nos. 92-4693, 92-4696.

36 F.3d 1047 (1994)

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Leroy TAFFE, a/k/a "Lee" Tommy Lee Ellis, Defendant-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.

October 27, 1994.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bruce J. Kessler, Victor Martinez (Court-appointed, per voucher), Tampa, FL, for appellant.

Dawn Bowen, Linda Collins Hertz, Leah A. Simms, Miami, FL, for appellee in No. 92-4693.

Roberto Martinez, U.S. Atty., Richard D. Boscovich, Leah Simms, Miami, FL, for appellee in No. 92-4696.

Before KRAVITCH and BIRCH, Circuit Judges, and HOEVELER, Senior District Judge.


KRAVITCH, Circuit Judge:

Leroy Taffe pleaded guilty to three counts arising out of an attempted drug heist and ensuing shoot-out with law enforcement: conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute; possession of cocaine with intent to distribute; and use and possession of a firearm during the commission of crimes of violence and drug trafficking.1 He appeals his sentences, challenging the application to him of a statutory thirty...

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