United States v. Hankins
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Frank Daniel Hankins appeals the 240-month sentence imposed following his guilty-plea conviction for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 846. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.
Hankins contends that the district court erred by failing to apply a downward adjustment for minor role. We conclude that the district court did not clearly err under U.S.S.G. § 3B1.2(b) by refusing to reduce Hankins’ sentence for his claimed minor role in the offense. See United States v. Murillo, 255 F.3d 1169, 1179 (9th Cir. 2001).
Hankins also challenges the district court’s denial of his request for a downward departure based on an overstated criminal history calculation. Hankins was sentenced before the Supreme Court issued its decision in United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. 220, 125 S.Ct. 738, 160 L.Ed.2d 621 (2005). The discretionary denial of a downward departure under the pre-Booker mandatory Guidelines is unreviewable. See United States v. Linn, 362 F.3d 1261, 1262 (9th Cir. 2004) (per curiam).
AFFIRMED.
This disposition is not appropriate for publication and may not be cited to or by the courts of this circuit except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff—Appellee v. Frank Daniel HANKINS, Defendant—Appellant
- Status
- Published