United States v. Hector Alvarez
Opinion
MEMORANDUM **
Hector Alvarez appeals from the district court’s judgment and challenges the 108-month sentence imposed following his guilty-plea conviction for conspiracy to possess heroin with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.
Alvarez contends that the district court procedurally erred by miscalculating the advisory Sentencing Guidelines range. We review for plain error. See United States v. Valencia-Barragan, 608 F.3d 1103, 1108 (9th Cir. 2010). Although the record reflects that the district court misstated the applicable Guidelines range, it also makes clear that the court understood itself to be sentencing within the correct 97- to 121-month range. Because Alvarez has not shown a reasonable probability that he would have received a different sentence had the court not misspoken, he is not entitled to relief. See United States v. Dallman, 533 F.3d 755, 762 (9th Cir. 2008).
Alvarez also contends that the district court procedurally erred by failing to consider and address his arguments about his state sentence. To the contrary, the record reflects that the court considered Alvarez’s arguments and adequately explained the sentence imposed. See Rita v. United States, 551 U.S. 338, 358-59, 127 S.Ct. 2456, 168 L.Ed.2d 203 (2007).
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. Hector ALVAREZ, Defendant-Appellant
- Status
- Unpublished