Vincent
United States v. Vincent
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM
Jeffrey Vincent appeals his conviction and 212-month sentence imposed following his guilty plea to one count of distribution of cocaine base, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1). Vincent’s counsel has filed a motion to withdraw as counsel of record and a brief pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 , 87 S.Ct. 1396 , 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), stating that she cannot identify any nonfrivolous issues for review. Vincent has filed a supplemental pro se brief.
Counsel and Vincent have identified several issues, none of which provides an arguable basis for appeal:
Next, Vincent’s contention that his conviction by guilty plea was not knowing and voluntary because the district court failed to inform him that he could be sentenced based on all relevant drug quantities is unpersuasive. Vincent’s substantial rights were not affected because the record reflects that he knew he could be sentenced to a term as long as the one he received. United States v. Alber, 56 F.3d 1106, 1109-10 (9th Cir.1995).
Finally, as to Vincent’s contention that his sentencing counsel rendered ineffective assistance, we conclude that the record is not sufficiently developed and that the…