United States v. Beason

The defendant appeals the judgment of sentence entered on his guilty plea to a violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. He argues that the district court erred in denying a downward departure for acceptance of responsibility. The government now moves to dismiss this appeal based on the defendant’s waiver of appeal incorporated into his plea agreement. The defendant responds in opposition. The government replies in support of its motion.

The defendant pleaded guilty to attempted possession with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine. The plea agreement, entered pursuant to Fed. R.Civ.P.…