UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. John Elton COX, Defendant-Appellant

NOONAN, Circuit Judge:

John Elton Cox pleaded guilty to the crime of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). He appeals his sentence. The principal question is whether a charge of solicitation of murder charges a crime of violence for sentencing purposes. We hold that it does and affirm the district court.

FACTS

Cox was indicted in Texas on the charge that he “request[ed] Howard W. Keear to murder his wife, Peggy Lynn Cox, with the promise of remuneration.” He pleaded nolo contendere and was sentenced to 17 years imprisonment. He was later…