Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit June 28, 2001, 00-2887 (United States v. Darin D. Gilliam)

FLAUM, Chief Judge.

After being indicted on drug conspiracy and possession charges, Darin Gilliam decided to enter into a plea agreement with the government. Gilliam’s attorney informed his client that, pursuant to the agreement, Gilliam’s sentence likely would be in the range of eight years. However, Gilliam was advised that his prior criminal record could cause his sentence to be lengthened.