United States v. Ismael Antonio Ramos

MOORE, Circuit Judge:

The appellant, Ismael Antonio Ramos (Ramos), having waived indictment, pleaded guilty to an information, charging him with possession with intent to distribute 17 ounces of heroin in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). He was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment plus a special parole term of 10 years. From this sentence Ramos appeals. The facts, obtained from the sentencing minutes of May 19, 1977, relating to the imposition of this sentence must be reviewed.

Prior to sentencing, Ramos, at the time of his guilty plea, had been advised by the Court that he was entitled to…