Opinion ID: 702579
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Heading: Calculation of the Bribery Sentence

Text: 18 Finally, Mr. Aikens argues that the district court erred by failing to calculate a separate base offense level in the bribery case against him, although his attorney did not object to this aspect of his sentence at the district court level. Issues which an appellant has failed to raise at the district court level should not be considered at the appellate court level absent a showing of plain error resulting in the miscarriage of justice. Fed.R.Crim.P. 52; United States v. Meeks, 857 F.2d 1201, 1203 (8th Cir.1988). Upon review, we find that Mr. Aikens fails to show such plain error. Thus, we will not disturb the district court's grouping of the bribery and cocaine charges.