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United States v. Wilson - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Appeal Affirmed

The Fourth Circuit affirmed Dustin Wilson's conviction for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, rejecting his claim that trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by prioritizing medical treatment over seeking his release from pre-trial detention. The court found the record does not support Wilson's argument that counsel acted unreasonably or that his medical issues coerced his guilty plea. Wilson, who pled guilty to one count under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A) and 846, was sentenced to 120 months in prison.