United States v. Jermaine McBee

SUTTON, Circuit Judge.

Jermaine McBee challenges his 262-month sentence-and most particularly his status as a career offender. We affirm.

McBee pleaded guilty (1) to possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute it and (2) to being a felon in possession of a firearm. See 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A); 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). Over McBee’s objection, the district court determined that he had at least two prior felony convictions of “a crime of violence,” making him a career offender. See U.S.S.G. § 4B1.1. After further adjustments, the court calculated an advisory guidelines range…