Unted States v. Hernandez, No. 12-1719 (7th Cir. 2013)
Annotate this CaseHernandez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C. 846, and two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1). At sentencing, the district court found that Hernandez was responsible for more than 150 kilograms of cocaine and sentenced him to 210 months’ imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release. The Seventh Circuit affirmed. The record showed that Hernandez knowingly and voluntarily pleaded guilty. The court conducted a thorough plea colloquy, ensuring that Hernandez was provided an interpreter at every stage, and advised Hernandez of his rights. The court ensured that he understood his rights and that he was fully aware of the nature of the charges, the consequences of his plea, and the possible punishment. There is no indication that the district court judge thought he had to impose a higher mandatory minimum sentence as a result of finding Hernandez responsible for a larger amount of cocaine than the charging document attributed to him.b
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