United States v. Jason Lee Dover

Jason Dover appeals his sentence for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. He argues that the district court incorrectly applied a career-offender enhancement because the Florida drug-trafficking statute under which he was previously convicted does not have an element of intent to distribute, and therefore, cannot satisfy the controlled-substance offense definition under the enhancement. He further argues that because the Florida statute prohibits mere purchase, which is broader than the controlled-substance offense definition, the…