United States v. Callejas-Uribe
Opinion
Affirmed by unpublished PER CURIAM opinion.
Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.
Without a plea agreement, Jaime Calle-jas-Uribe pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine hydrochloride, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 846 (2006). The district court sentenced him to ninety-six months in prison. Callejas-Uribe appeals.
Counsel filed an Anders 1 brief, finding no meritorious grounds for appeal, but questioning whether the district court erred by imposing an upward variance sentence without giving Callejas-Uribe notice of its intention to do so. However, the Supreme Court has held that an upward variance does not require notice under Fed.R.Crim.P. 32(h). Irizarry v. United States, 553 U.S. 708, 128 S.Ct. 2198, 171 L.Ed.2d 28 (2008).
In accordance with Anders, we have reviewed the record in this case and have found no meritorious issues for appeal. 2 We therefore affirm Callejas-Uribe’s conviction and sentence. This court requires that counsel inform Callejas-Uribe, in writing, of the right to petition the Supreme Court of the United States for further review. If Callejas-Uribe requests that a petition be filed, but counsel believes that such a petition would be frivolous, then counsel may move in this court for leave to withdraw from representation. Counsel’s motion must state that a copy thereof was served on Callejas-Uribe.
*484 We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.
AFFIRMED.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff—Appellee, v. Jaime CALLEJAS-URIBE, Defendant—Appellant
- Status
- Unpublished