Case regarding conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute cocaine

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U.S. v. Maldonado-Acosta

No. 99-2136.

April 25, 2000.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (D.C. No. CR-98-429-MV)

F. Mario Ortiz, Las Cruces, New Mexico, for the appellant.

John J. Kelly, US Attorney, and Fred J. Federici, Assistant US Attorney, Albuquerque, NM, for the appellee. 

Before BRISCOE, ANDERSON and LUCERO, Circuit Judges.

LUCERO, Circuit Judge.

United States Sentencing Guideline ("U.S.S.G.") § 5K1.1 specifically states