United States v. Zachary Mayes

Defendant-Appellant Zachary Mayes appeals the district court’s denial of a sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2). Discerning no error, we affirm.

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Mayes pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute more than 50 grams of crack cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 and 846. Seeking to avoid a life sentence under 21 U.S.C. § 851 because of his two prior felony drug convictions, he entered into a binding Rule 11(c)(1)(C) plea agreement that stated “a sentence of 10 years[’] imprisonment ... is the appropriate disposition of this case.” In the event that Mayes…