United States v. Pech-Aboytes

BRISCOE, Circuit Judge.

Defendant Paul Pech-Aboytes a/k/a Javier Solis-Aboytes (“Mr. Pech-Aboytes”) was charged by indictment with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Pursuant to a plea agreement, Mr. Pech-Aboytes pleaded guilty to the charge. After his plea but before his sentencing, Mr. Pech-Aboytes obtained a nunc pro tunc order from a state court which he hoped would have the effect of reducing his criminal history points. He was ultimately sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of 120 months’ imprisonment, based on the…