United States v. Lonnie Edward Vogt

HEANEY, Senior Circuit Judge.

The government appeals from the order of the district court denying its motion to vacate a plea agreement and guilty plea it negotiated with Lonnie Edward Vogt and dismissing an indictment against Vogt. Vogt moves to dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. We deny Vogt’s motion and, after considering the merits of the appeal, affirm the order of the district court.

BACKGROUND

On September 20, 1988, Vogt was charged in a four-count indictment with various cocaine offenses, including distribution, possession with intent to distribute, and conspiracy to distribute…