U.S. v. GALES

No. 08-3040.

603 F.3d 49 (2010)

UNITED STATES of America, Appellee v. Vinson GALES, Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided April 23, 2010.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Christopher S. Rhee, appointed by the court, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Justin S. Antonipillai and Joshua M. Davis, appointed by the court.

Michael T. Ambrosino, Assistant U.S. Attorney, argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Roy W. McLeese III and Chrisellen R. Kolb, Assistant U.S. Attorneys.

Opinion for the Court filed by Chief Judge SENTELLE.


SENTELLE, Chief Judge.

Vinson Gales pled guilty to distribution of cocaine base and was sentenced to five years imprisonment, the mandatory minimum. He argues on appeal that the district court erred when it refused to sentence him to a lesser prison term under the so-called safety valve provision. Finding no error, we affirm.

Background

Pursuant to a plea agreement, Gales pled guilty in the district court to unlawful possession with intent to distribute...

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