Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine as a Corrections Officer

The client was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Our client pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with law enforcement. The government agreed not to file an enhancement pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 851 that would double the Client's minimum mandatory sentence. At sentencing, our client who had significant criminal history scored a low end guideline sentence of 262 months. We presented argument in mitigation and called several witnesses on his behalf. The Court granted a 60-month downward variance and our client's Rule 35 reduction is likely.