United States v. Gonzalez Cruz
Opinion
MEMORANDUM **
George Gonzalez Cruz appeals from the 10-year sentence imposed following his guilty-plea conviction for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 and 841(a)(1). We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.
Gonzalez Cruz contends that the district court erred by denying him relief under the safety valve provision of 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f) and U.S.S.G. § 5C1.2. However, Gonzalez Cruz was not entitled to safety valve relief because he failed to name his supplier. See 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f)(5); United States v. Thompson, 81 F.3d 877, 878-80 (9th Cir. 1996). Therefore, the district court correctly sentenced him to the statutory mandatory minimum sentence. See Thompson, 81 F.3d at 880.
AFFIRMED.
This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. George GONZALEZ CRUZ, Defendant-Appellant
- Status
- Unpublished