United States v. Hollywood

PER CURIAM: *

Brandon M. Hollywood appeals his guilty plea conviction and sentence for aiding and abetting the distribution of and distributing less than five grams of crack cocaine in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2 and 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).

Hollywood contends that the district court erred when it denied his motion to withdraw his guilty plea. “[A] district court may, in its discretion, permit withdrawal [of a guilty plea] before sentencing if the defendant can show a ‘fair and just reason.’ ” United States v. Powell, 354 F.3d 362, 370 (5th Cir.2003) (citing Fed. R.Crim.P. 11(d)(2)); see also…