Published on: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Texan meth and fentanyl importer pleads guilty in 2022 and receives a "career-offender enhancement" at sentencing. He objects because his prior marijuana convictions wouldn't have been "controlled substance offenses" after 2018 reforms. Fifth Circuit: We agree, and thus also agree with three other circuits.
The case is United States v. Minor, 22-51083 (5th Cir. Nov. 20, 2024).