Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit June 29, 2000, 99-5577 (United States of America, v. Charles M. Hernandez)

OPINION OF THE COURT

ROSENN, Circuit Judge.

This appeal primarily raises a troublesome question arising out of the Government’s efforts to curb criminal recidivism. The defendant, Charles M. Hernandez, pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment charging him and others with conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine.