United States v. Hernandez-Holguin

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States v. Hernandez-Holguin, 326 F. App'x 299 (5th Cir. 2009)

United States v. Hernandez-Holguin

Opinion

PER CURIAM: *

Joaquin Hernandez-Holguin (Hernandez) appeals the 30-month sentence imposed following his guilty plea conviction for illegal reentry after removal in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326. He contends that his sentence is not entitled to a presumption of reasonableness because it was calculated pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 2L1.2, which he argues is not supported by empirical evidence. He further contends that his sentence was greater than necessary to accomplish the goals of sentencing listed in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a)(2).

Hernandez’s contention that his sentence is not entitled to a presumption of reasonableness because the relevant guideline is not supported by empirical evidence is without merit. See United States v. Mondragon-Santiago, 564 F.3d 357, 366-67 (5th Cir. 2009). Hernandez’s sentence is presumptively reasonable. See United States v. Alonzo, 435 F.3d 551, 554 (5th Cir. 2006). Moreover, the district court addressed the factors set out at 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) when imposing his sentence. Hernandez has failed to rebut the presumption of reasonableness.

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Pursuant to 5th Cir. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.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. Joaquin HERNANDEZ-HOLGUIN, Also Known as Joaquin A. Hernandez, Also Known as Mauricio Ramirez-Hernandez, Defendant-Appellant
Status
Unpublished