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United States v. Darren Alan Maurstad, United States of America v. David George Foote

Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Decided July 19, 2006No. 05-3023, 05-3024PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

SMITH, Circuit Judge.

Darren Alan Maurstad and David George Foote pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Maurstad challenges the reasonableness of his sentence, and Foote alleges miscellaneous sentencing errors. We hold that Maurstad’s sentence is reasonable, and we dismiss Foote’s appeal due to the valid waiver of appeal contained in his plea agreement.

I. Background

While traveling through South Dakota, Maurstad met Jamie Turkey in a bar. The two became romantically involved. Eventually, Maurstad moved in with Jamie and her family in Winner, South…

2Cases cited10 opinions

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  4. United States v. Jason Long SoldierCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2005
  5. United States v. Antonio Alberto SebastianCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2006

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3Cited by19 opinions

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  5. United States v. Leonard D'AnDreACourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2007

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