United States v. Francisco J. Parra-Ibanez

LOUIS H. POLLAK, Senior District Judge.

Appellant Francisco J. Parra-Ibañez and a travelling companion were arrested in the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, shortly after their arrival on a plane from Colombia. Thereafter they were indicted on three drug counts — possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, importation of cocaine, and transportation of cocaine by aircraft. After initially pleading not guilty, Parra entered into an agreement with the government under which he would plead guilty to the possession count — a plea entailing a five-year mandatory…