United States v. Sergio Perez-Ochoa

MEMORANDUM

Sergio Perez-Ochoa appeals from the 48-month sentence imposed following his guilty-plea conviction for transporting illegal aliens and aiding and abetting, in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1324 (a)(1)(A)(ii) and (v)(II). We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

Perez-Ochoa contends that the district court erroneously imposed concurrent enhancements under U.S.S.G. §§ 2L1.1(b)(6) and 3C1.2 based on the same conduct. This contention is belied by the record. See United States v. Dixon, 201 F.3d 1223, 1234 (9th Cir.2000).

Perez-Ochoa also contends that the district court procedurally erred by relying on clearly erroneous facts, failing to consider his mitigation arguments, and focusing unduly on the goals of protection of the public and deterrence. He also contends that his sentence is substantively unreasonable. The record reflects that the district court did not procedurally err and the sentence imposed is substantively reasonable in light of the totality of the circumstances. See United States v. Carty, 520 F.3d 984, 991-93 (9th Cir.2008) (en banc).

Finally, Perez-Ochoa contends that the district court violated his due process rights when it…