Legal Opinion

United States v. Castaing-Sosa

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Decided June 19, 2008No. 07-15490PublishedCited by 45 opinions

Non-Argument Calendar.

1Per curiam

The government appeals the defendant Cesar Mayobanex Castaing-Sosa’s (“Sosa”) 80-month sentence for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute one or more kilograms of heroin, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A)® and 846. After review, we vacate and remand for resentencing.

I. BACKGROUND

Sosa was arrested following an undercover investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies into a drug distribution ring operating in Orlando, Florida. Sosa worked for the drug distribution ring as a courier.

After Sosa pled guilty to the heroin conspiracy offense, the…

2Cases cited10 opinions

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