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United States Eighth Circuit


US v. Akens, 09-1695

Defendant's drug and firearm conviction and sentence are affirmed where: 1) defendant's prior Missouri conviction was a sufficient predicate for his 18 U.S.C. section 922(g)(1) conviction; 2) the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying defendant's motion to withdraw the plea; and 3) defendant, in the plea agreement, waived his right to appeal sentencing-related issues.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 04/13/2010
  • Published 04/13/2010

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  • United States Eighth Circuit

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