Johnson v. United States

MEMORANDUM OPINION

SUE L. ROBINSON, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Petitioner Jackie M. Johnson is a federal inmate. Before the court is petitioner’s motion to vacate, set aside, or correct his sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255. 1 (D.I.85) Respondent United States of America.has filed its opposition. (D.I. 95, 96) The court has jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255. For the reasons that follow, petitioner’s application for relief is denied.

II. BACKGROUND

On September 23, 1997, petitioner was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment for various drug trafficking offenses. 2 (D.I. 46) On November…