United States v. Adams

CourtCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
DecidedMay 19, 2026
Docket25-50063
StatusUnpublished

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Case: 25-50063 Document: 72-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/19/2026

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 25-50063 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ May 19, 2026 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk

Plaintiff—Appellee,

versus

Patrick Dwayne Adams,

Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 4:24-CR-88-3 ______________________________

Before Stewart, Graves, and Oldham, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * Patrick Dwayne Adams pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. On appeal, he contends that there was an insufficient factual basis for the guilty plea and that the district court failed to properly ensure that he understood the nature of the charge.

_____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 25-50063 Document: 72-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 05/19/2026

No. 25-50063

We review for plain error. See United States v. Vonn, 535 U.S. 55, 59 (2002). In light of the entire record, Adams fails to show clear or obvious error. See United States v. Trejo, 610 F.3d 308, 313 (5th Cir. 2010) (factual basis); United States v. Cuevas-Andrade, 232 F.3d 440, 444 (5th Cir. 2000) (nature of the charges). The judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED.

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Related

United States v. Cuevas-Andrade
232 F.3d 440 (Fifth Circuit, 2000)
United States v. Vonn
535 U.S. 55 (Supreme Court, 2002)
United States v. Trejo
610 F.3d 308 (Fifth Circuit, 2010)

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