Powell v. United States

OPINION

MESSITTE, District Judge.

Vernon Powell, through counsel, has filed a Motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 to Vacate and Set Aside Sentence by Prisoner in Federal Custody. He has also filed two Supplements to this Motion: (1) A Pro Se Supplement; and (2) a Supplement submitted by counsel. 1

For the following reason, the Court DENIES the Motion.

I

Following a jury trial in March, 2001, Powell was convicted of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances under 21 U.S.C. § 846. Sentencing was held on May 25, 2001. Pursuant to U.S. Sentencing Guideline…