United States v. Muhammed Abdul, Also Known as Andre Reaves

LAY, Circuit Judge.

Muhammed Abdul was indicted for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(A), possession of a firearm by a felon in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), and armed drug trafficking in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1). He entered guilty pleas to the cocaine and armed drug trafficking charge pursuant to a written plea agreement. As part of that agreement, the possession of a firearm charge was dismissed. Prior to sentencing, Abdul filed a motion to withdraw his guilty pleas, which the district court denied after a hearing. The court…