United States v. Michael D. Thompson

RILEY, Circuit Judge.

Michael Thompson (Thompson) pled guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to distribute, a violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). At his sentencing hearing, Thompson’s lawyer withdrew his objections to the presentence investigation report (PSR) and requested a sentence at the low end of the guideline range. The district court 1 sentenced Thompson within the guideline range, and Thompson now appeals his sentence. We affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

Thompson was arrested in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on July 9, 1999, after he purchased cocaine and marijuana from a cooperating witness. After…