United States v. Gomes

Appellant Gregory Anthony Gomes pled guilty to all counts of a three-count indictment — Count One, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of cocaine base (“crack”) 1 ; Count Two, distribution of five or more grams of crack 2 ; Count Three, distribution of fifth grams or more of crack 3 — and the district court sentenced him to concurrent prison sentences of 120 months, the minimum prison terms allowed by law. 4 He appeals his sentences, arguing that they are greater than necessary to achieve the goals of sentencing set out in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a). Specifically, he…