United States v. Larry Africanus Hutchinson

Larry Africanus Hutchinson appeals his prison sentence of 97 months imposed by the district court 1 upon his guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 and 846. Hutchinson argues his sentence should reflect his role as a minimal or minor participant and his acceptance of responsibility. We affirm.

Hutchinson was charged in a 46 count superseding indictment. In Count 2 he was charged with aiding and abetting others in an attempt to possess and distribute twenty kilograms of cocaine. In Count 3, he was charged with…