United States v. Kenney

HOWARD, Circuit Judge.

After pleading guilty to drug distribution, robbery, and firearm charges, Robert Kenney now seeks withdrawal of his guilty plea. He argues that the district court erred in failing to assess his competency, that it inadequately assessed whether his plea was “knowing” and “voluntary” within the meaning of Fed.R.Crim.P. 11, and that his trial lawyer failed to provide him with effective assistance. Kenney also challenges the district court’s imposition of a ten-year mandatory minimum sentence, contending that the district court gave him inadequate notice of the evidence on…