Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit April 29, 1998, 96-2056 (United States v. Juan Faulks)

OPINION OF THE COURT

STAPLETON, Circuit Judge:

Defendant Juan Faulks entered into a plea agreement with the government which required him to cooperate in the investigation of individuals participating in the distribution of narcotics. In return for Faulks’ assistance, the government agreed to file a motion pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 5K1.1 requesting a downward departure from the Sentencing Guidelines.