United States v. Rangel
United States v. Rangel
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Enrique Rangel appeals the 121-month sentence imposed following his guilty plea to a charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He appeals the district court’s denial of his request for a two-level minor role adjustment. We affirm.
DISCUSSION
Rangel argues that he is entitled to a minor role adjustment because he was
We conclude there was no error. The district judge carefully explained that while she accepted Rangel’s claims that he lacked sophistication and expected little profit from the transaction, she nevertheless found that his involvement was simply too significant to merit the reduction. The court correctly noted that Rangel initiated contact with the confidential information, engaged in negotiations and final arrangements, was present at the deal, and told the informant that he could obtain additional drugs. These factors support the denial of Rangel’s request for a minor role adjustment. See United States v. Molina, 934 F.2d 1440, 1452 (9th Cir. 1991).
AFFIRMED.
This disposition is not appropriate for publication and may not be cited to or by the courts of this circuit except as may be provided by Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff—Appellee v. Enrique RANGEL, Defendant—Appellant
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- 1 case
- Status
- Published