United States v. Sergio Murillo

THACKER, Circuit Judge:

On March 24, 2016, a grand jury indicted Sergio Carrillo Murillo ("Appellant") for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Three months later, Appellant pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1) and 846.

Following his arrest, and throughout the plea negotiation process, Appellant's purported primary concern was the impact a criminal conviction could have on his status as a lawful permanent resident of the United States. His attorney advised him that, if he pled guilty to the lesser included…