Legal Opinion

United States v. Phelps

Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Decided August 5, 2008No. 07-2671PublishedCited by 74 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BENTON, Circuit Judge.

Kelly Lee Phelps pled guilty to possession of pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). The district court 1 sentenced him to 84 months’ imprisonment (before credit for 6 months served). Phelps appeals, asserting sentencing errors. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and 18 U.S.C. § 3742, this court affirms.

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At sentencing, the district court first reviewed the presentence report. Phelps objected to the three criminal history points assessed for his state conviction for possession of anhydrous ammonia (under U.S.S.G. §…

2Cases cited25 opinions

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3Cited by74 opinions

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