Loefer v. United States

MELLOY, Circuit Judge.

Appellant Clara Sophie Loefer pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(B), and 846. The district court 1 imposed a sentence of eighty-seven months’ imprisonment after applying a three-level enhancement under United States Sentencing Guideline § 3Bl.l(b) for Loefer’s leadership role in the conspiracy. The factual basis for this enhancement was contained in Loefer’s presentence investigation report (“PSR”), to which Loefer’s prior ■ counsel did not object. Loefer filed a direct appeal to our court…