United States v. Antonio Minnis

BENTON, Circuit Judge.

Antonio Minnis pled guilty to possessing heroin with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and § 841(b)(1)(B)(i). Finding Minnis a career offender under U.S.S.G. § 4B1.1, the district court 1 sentenced him to 188 months’ imprisonment. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms.

Minnis argues he is not a career offender, claiming his prior conviction for attempted first-degree assault is not a crime of violence. See § 565.050 RSMo. This court reviews de novo whether a prior conviction is a crime of violence. United States v.…