United States v. Devin Hodge

OPINION OF THE COURT

SMITH, Circuit Judge.

Devin Hodge pleaded guilty to murdering the owner of a St. Thomas jewelry store. Devin’s brother, Irvine, pleaded guilty to the same crime as part of a “package deal.” The brothers were sentenced at the same proceeding to life in prison by the District Court of the Virgin Islands. Devin argues on appeal that the government breached its plea agreement, and that the District Court conducted a deficient plea colloquy in part because it was unaware that his plea was linked to his brother’s. We hold that the government breached its plea agreement, and we…