United States v. Adams
── United States v. Adams ──
Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Date: May 19, 2026
Category: Direct Criminal
Case: 25-50063 Document: 72-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 05/19/2026
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
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United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
No. 25-50063
Summary Calendar FILED
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Lyle W. Cayce
United States of America, Clerk
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Patrick Dwayne Adams,
Defendant—Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. 4:24-CR-88-3
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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.
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*
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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