Zamora

MEMORANDUM

Emilio Zamora appeals pro se his conviction and 151-month sentence for one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and one count of distribution of cocaine base, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1). Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 , 87 S.Ct. 1396 , 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), Zamora’s counsel has filed a brief stating that he finds no meritorious issues for review and a motion to withdraw as counsel of record. Zamora has not filed a pro se supplemental brief.

Counsel raises two potential issues.

First counsel contends that the elements of the charges were not read to Zamora during the plea colloquy, in violation of Fed.R.Crim.P. 11. We disagree. A review of the Rule 11 colloquy reveals that the district court went to great lengths to ensure that Zamora understood the elements of the offenses and their factual underpinnings.

*824 Counsel also contends that the lack of a formal plea agreement signed by the parties at the change of plea may implicate the validity of Zamora’s plea. However, the district court ensured that Zamora’s plea was not the product of threats or undisclosed promises, and it ensured that the record of his plea…