United States v. Vera-Figueroa
United States v. Vera-Figueroa
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Jose Vera-Figueroa appeals his 42-month sentence following his guilty plea to reentry after deportation in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326. He contends that the district court erred by failing to depart downward for over-representation of Vera-Figueroa’s criminal history. Because the record conclusively shows that the district court was aware of its authority to
Vera-Figueroa also contends that the district court erred under U.S.S.G. § 3El.l(b)(l) by departing downward only two levels for Vera-Figueroa’s acceptance of responsibility, denying him the third level solely because he did not plead guilty until the day before trial. The government concedes remand is required on this issue under United States v. Blanco-Galle-gos, 188 F.3d 1072, 1077 (9th Cir. 1999). Accordingly, we vacate the sentence and remand for resentencing to enable the district court to comply with Guideline § 3El.l(b)(l).
DISMISSED, in part; VACATED and REMANDED in part.
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Reference
- Full Case Name
- UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff—Appellee v. Jose VERA-FIGUEROA, a.k.a. Jose Verra-Figueroa, Defendant—Appellant
- Status
- Published