United States v. Brandon Taylor

OPINION

VAN TATENHOVE, District Judge.

Brandon Taylor pleaded guilty, without the benefit of a plea agreement, to multiple counts of carjacking, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and robbery of United States property. On appeal, Taylor contends that because he lacked the requisite intent to commit carjacking, the district court violated Fed. R.Crim.P. 11(b)(3) by failing to ensure that a sufficient factual basis for the offenses existed. We find that the district court established a satisfactory factual basis for 'Taylor’s pleas and affirm.

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Taylor and his co-defendant, Shawnta…