United States v. Jose Reina-Valenzuela

MEMORANDUM

Jose Reina-Valenzuela appeals the sentence imposed following his guilty plea to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1) and (b)(1)(A)(viii), and importation of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 952 (a), 960(a)(1), and 960(b)(1)(H). We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 .

Because the district court was apparently under the mistaken impression that Reina had transported 9.88 kilograms of methamphetamine rather than 5.807 kilograms, and because the district court relied upon the quantity of methamphetamine transported in imposing the sentence, we find procedural error. See Gall v. United States, 552 U.S. 38, 51, 128 S.Ct. 586 , 169 L.Ed.2d 445 (2007); United States v. Carty, 520 F.3d 984, 993 (9th Cir.2008). Accordingly, we vacate Reina’s sentence and remand for resentencing. When reconsidering the request for a minor role reduction, the district court should take into account the error regarding the quantity of drugs. In light of this disposition, we do not reach the other issues raised by Reina about his sentence.

VACATED AND REMANDED.

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