United States v. Drost
United States v. Drost
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Richard Thomas Drost appeals his conviction and sentence for attempted receipt of child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(2), and attempted possession of child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(5)(B). He argues the Double Jeopardy Clause forbids the court from convicting and sentencing him for both counts because possession of child pornography is a lesser-included crime of receipt of child pornography. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and review for plain error. See Fed.R.Crim.P. 52(b); United States v. Olano, 507 U.S. 725, 730-36, 113 S.Ct. 1770, 123 L.Ed.2d 508 (1993) (defining limitations on a reviewing court’s authority to correct plain error).
We reverse and remand to the district court with instructions to vacate Drost’s conviction for possession of child pornography. Counsel agreed at oral argument that there is no need for the district court to resentence Drost. Drost’s conviction and sentence for receipt of child pornography should remain intact.
REVERSED AND REMANDED.
This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.
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