United States v. Grant

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT No. 96-40989 Conference Calendar UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, versus DONALD GRANT, Defendant-Appellant. - - - - - - - - - - Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 6:94-CR-47-2 - - - - - - - - - - June 18, 1997 Before SMITH, STEWART, and DENNIS, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM:* Donald Grant appeals from his guilty-plea conviction and sentence for using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug-trafficking offense, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1). Grant argues that the factual basis was insufficient to support his guilty-plea. He argues that the Government failed to prove that he used or carried the firearm “during and in relation * Pursuant to Local Rule 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in Local Rule 47.5.4. No. 96-40989 - 2 - to the offense.” Our review of the record, arguments, and authorities convinces us that there was no error, plain or otherwise. See United States v. Ulloa, 94 F.3d 949, 955 (5th Cir. 1996). AFFIRMED.