Legal Opinion
United States v. Frank Cardenas Guajardo
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided December 19, 1991No. 91-5508PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EMILIO M. GARZA, Circuit Judge:
Defendant Frank Cardenas Guajardo (“Guajardo”) pled guilty to a charge of possession of heroin with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Since the offense occurred on August 6, 1990, the district court applied the federal sentencing guidelines in effect on that date. See United States Sentencing Commission, Guidelines Manual (1989 ed.) (“U.S.S.G.”). Guajardo appeals, alleging that the district court violated his equal protection and due process rights by application of career offender provisions, and that the district court improperly…
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