United States v. Adrian M. James

BUTZNER, Senior Circuit Judge:

Adrian M. James was indicted in count 1 for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), and in count 2 for carrying a firearm during a crime of drug trafficking in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), which mandates a five-year sentence for carrying a firearm during a crime of drug trafficking. Section 924(c)(2) defines a “drug trafficking crime” as “any felony violation of federal law involving the distribution, manufacture, or importation of any controlled substance.” Ruling that possession of cocaine with intent to…