United States v. Pablo Navarrette
Opinion
Opinion
MEMORANDUM
Pablo Navarrette was convicted of sixteen counts of False Statement in Connection with the Acquisition of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924 (a)(1)(A), and sentenced to 33 months in prison. Navar-rette appeals, arguing that the district court erred by: (1) admitting evidence at trial concerning his personal finances; and (2) imposing a four-level sentencing enhancement under U.S.S.G. § 2K2.1(b)(5). Because the parties are familiar with the facts and procedural history of this case, we repeat only those facts necessary to resolve the issues raised on appeal. We affirm.
The district court did not abuse its discretion by admitting evidence pertaining to Navarrette’s personal finances. Navar-rette was charged under 18 U.S.C. § 924 (a)(1)(A) for providing a false address in connection with the purchase of over $21,000 in firearms between March 2008 and March 2010. At trial, the government introduced records showing that Navar-rette reported approximately $19,000 in earnings in 2008 and $30,000 in 2009, to demonstrate that Navarrette likely used unreported funds to purchase the firearms and therefore had a motive to distance himself from the transactions.