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United States v. Sanchez-Leon

Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Decided August 25, 2014No. 13-1401PublishedCited by 60 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MATHESON, Circuit Judge.

Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) officers searched Mr. Sanchez-Leon’s home, where they discovered methamphetamine, firearms, and cash. A federal grand jury charged Mr. Sanchez-Leon with violating various federal drug laws. On the first day of trial, he changed his plea to guilty. He later moved to withdraw his guilty plea, which the district court denied. The district court sentenced him to 295 months in prison.

Mr. Sanchez-Leon appeals the district court’s denial of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea as not entered knowingly or voluntarily. He also appeals his…

2Cases cited43 opinions

  1. Gall v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 2007
  2. Rita v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 2007
  3. Blackledge v. AllisonSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
  4. Koon v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1996
  5. Williams v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1992

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3Cited by60 opinions

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  5. United States v. GiesweinCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 2018

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