United States v. Cesar David Barahona-Castro
Opinion
Cesar David Barahona-Castro appeals his sentence of 37 months of imprisonment imposed after he pleaded guilty to reentering the United States illegally after deportation, 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a). Castro argues that his sentence, which is at the low-end of the Guidelines range, is unreasonable. We affirm.
We review sentences for reasonableness, which is deferential. United States v. Talley, 431 F.3d 784, 785, 788 (11th Cir. 2005). “[W]hen the district court imposes a sentence within the advisory Guidelines range, we ordinarily will expect that choice to be a reasonable one.” Id. at 786.
Castro argues that his sentence is unreasonable because of the sentencing disparity caused by the fast-track program, which is available in other districts but not in the Northern District of Georgia. Castro also argues that the sentence is unreasonable in the light of his history, characteristics, and the nature of his offence. These arguments fail. The sentencing disparity created by the absence of a fast-track program is not an appropriate consideration at sentencing. United States v. Arevalo-Juarez, 464 F.3d 1246, 1250-51 (11th Cir. 2006). The record reflects that the district court considered the sentencing factors under section 3553, including the nature of the offense and the history and characteristics of Castro, and reason *960 ably concluded that a sentence at the low-end of the guideline range was sufficient.
Castro’s sentence is
AFFIRMED.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Cesar David BARAHONA-CASTRO, Defendant-Appellant
- Status
- Unpublished