United States v. Mearns

OPINION

STAPLETON, District Judge:

On October 6, 1977, the defendant was indicted on four counts. Counts I and II charged distribution of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Count III charged possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Count IV charged a conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. On February 1, 1978, after the disposition of pretrial defense motions, 1 the government and the defendant entered into a plea agreement. Pursuant to that agreement, Mearns pled guilty to Count IV, the conspiracy…