United States v. Leonard George Maree, United States of America v. Joseph Brooks

WIGGINS, Circuit Judge:

Leonard George Maree appeals from the district court’s imposition of sentence after his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Maree contends that the district court violated Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 11 and 32. Joseph Brooks appeals from the district court’s order denying his motion for a new trial. Brooks was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. He contends that a juror’s contact and discussion of the case with two friends warrants a new trial. This court has jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291. With regards to appellant Maree, we…