United States v. Campbell, Connes B.

Order

Connes Campbell pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine base with intent to distribute. 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). He was sentenced to 188 months’ imprisonment, the lowest point in the range calculated under the Sentencing Guidelines. After filing a notice of appeal at his client’s behest, counsel has moved to withdraw under Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967).

Counsel first considers whether Campbell could contest his classification as a career offender by the court (as opposed to the jury) and properly concludes that such an argument would be frivolous.…