United States v. Collins, No. 14-3427 (7th Cir. 2015)
Annotate this CaseCollins was on supervised release when he attempted to buy cocaine and marijuana from an undercover officer. Collins gave a statement about his “wholesale” Illinois drug purchases and “retail” Wisconsin distribution. Collins served a 27‐month term on revocation of supervised release. Based on the same offense, Collins agreed to plead guilty to cocaine possession with intent to deliver. The government agreed to recommend the maximum available reduction for acceptance of responsibility. Collins said he had health problems, so his hearing was delayed. He finally appeared in a wheelchair, with a woman he claimed was his nurse. In reality, it was his fiancée, neither a nurse nor nurse’s aide. After a very thorough colloquy, the judge accepted the plea. The PSR recommended against a reduction for acceptance of responsibility, noting that drugs were found at Collins’ residence while he was on bond. Collins changed his mind. His attorney withdrew, the court appointed new counsel, and Collins moved to withdraw his plea. The judge denied two motions to withdraw the plea because Collins’ claims contradicted his sworn statements during his hearing and sentenced him to 96 months, within guidelines. The Seventh Circuit affirmed, agreeing that withdrawal of the plea was unwarranted and that Collins did not qualify for an acceptance of responsibility adjustment.
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