United States v. Ronald Miller

OPINION OF THE COURT

On April 6, 1976, Ronald Miller was charged in a two count indictment with unlawfully possessing heroin with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 and 844 (1970). On May 25, 1976, the defendant pled guilty to Count I of the indictment, pursuant to a plea bargain providing that the Government would dismiss Count II of the indictment at the time of sentencing. The Government also agreed that it would make no recommendation “as to the sentence to be imposed” but would reserve the right to inform the court whether the defendant had cooperated.

Sentencing was…