United States v. Ortega-Rubio

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States v. Ortega-Rubio, 264 F. App'x 369 (5th Cir. 2008)

United States v. Ortega-Rubio

Opinion

PER CURIAM: *

Francisco Ortega-Rubio (Ortega) appeals his 27-month sentence following his guilty plea to importation of marijuana and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He argues that the district court clearly erred in denying him a minor-role adjustment pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 3B1.2. The district court’s finding that Ortega was not a minor participant was plausible in light of the record as a whole and, thus, not clearly erroneous. See United States v. Villanueva, 408 F.3d 193, 203-04 (5th Cir. 2005).

Ortega also contends that his sentence was unreasonable on various grounds. Ortega did not preserve this issue; thus, review is for plain error. See United States v. Peltier, 505 F.3d 389, 392 (5th Cir. 2007). Ortega identifies no plain error. Thus, Ortega has failed to show that his sentence is unreasonable. See United States v. Alonzo, 435 F.3d 551, 554 (5th Cir. 2006); Gall v. United States, — U.S. -, 128 S.Ct. 586, 594-95, 169 L.Ed.2d 445 (2007); Rita v. United States, — U.S. -, 127 S.Ct. 2456, 2462,168 L.Ed.2d 203 (2007). The judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED.

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Pursuant to 5th Cir. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.

Reference

Full Case Name
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Francisco ORTEGA-RUBIO, Defendant-Appellant
Status
Unpublished