United States v. Scott Tisdale (90-3302), Jerry L. Irby (90-3306), and James E. Fullilove (90-3335)

DAVID A. NELSON, Circuit Judge.

This is an appeal by three defendants from sentences imposed on pleas of guilty to various federal narcotics charges. Each of the defendants contends, among other things, that the district court erred in enhancing his base offense level pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 2D1.1 for the possession of a firearm during the commission of the offense. One defendant also maintains that he was deprived of a Sixth Amendment right to be represented by counsel during presentence interviews with a probation officer.

With respect to the firearm enhancement question, we find that…