Legal Opinion
United States v. Jesus Lara
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided August 31, 2012No. 18-2982PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BENTON, Circuit Judge.
Jesus Lara pled guilty to distribution of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and (b)(l)(B)(viii). The district court sentenced him to 130 months’ imprisonment. Lara appeals his sentence, arguing that the government breached his plea agreement at the sentencing hearing. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court vacates and remands for resentencing.
Lara entered into a plea agreement with the government that contained a stipulation on the drug quantity:
10. The United States and the defendant agree that the…
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