United States v. Rushel Mack Carlisle

Rushel Mack Carlisle appeals his convictions for conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, use of a person under 18 years of age in a drug conspiracy, use of a firearm in a drug trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Carlisle also contends the district court committed error in refusing to grant a downward departure from the sentencing guidelines. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Carlisle argues the evidence was insufficient to support the jury verdicts. We must consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the government and affirm if substantial evidence in the…