United States v. Coffelt, No. 11-6495 (6th Cir. 2014)
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In 2007, Marion County sheriff’s officers found individuals in possession of “ice” methamphetamine during traffic stops. An investigation began, including controlled purchases of methamphetamine by a confidential informant, and led to indictments charging 39 individuals with a methamphetamine conspiracy and associated drug and firearms offenses. Pritchett, Johnson, Rollins and Coffelt, went to trial and were found guilty of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine and conspiracy to possess a listed chemical (pseudoephedrine and iodine) with knowledge that the chemical would be used to manufacture methamphetamine. Pritchett, Rollins and Coffelt were also convicted of associated offenses. Pritchett and Coffelt, were found responsible for 50 grams or more of methamphetamine (actual) or 500 grams or more of a mixture containing methamphetamine. Rollins and Johnson were found responsible for conspiracy concerning five grams of methamphetamine (actual) or 50 grams of a mixture containing methamphetamine. Pritchett was sentenced to 240 months in prison; Rollins was sentenced to 360 months; Johnson was sentenced to 97 months; and Coffelt was sentenced to 240 months. The Sixth Circuit affirmed, rejecting challenges: to sentencing enhancement based on prior drug offenses; alleging constructive variance of the indictment; and to testimony by the informant concerning prior drug use.
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