United States v. Hurley

TORRUELLA, Circuit Judge.

Kyle Hurley pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute, and possess with the in tent to distribute, controlled substances. Hurley stipulated to possession of 1,451.7 kilograms of synthetic cannabinoid product, which consisted of the chemicals XLR11 and AB-FUBINACA sprayed onto plant leaves. After a sentencing hearing, the district court sentenced Hurley to 114 months of imprisonment. Hurley appeals his sentence.

I. BACKGROUND

A. Factual Background

1. Hurley’s Arrest

Early in 2014, undercover officers started purchasing synthetic cannabinoid products from convenience…