United States v. Saul Gutierrez-Gonzalez

891 F.2d 296 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Saul GUTIERREZ-GONZALEZ, Defendant-Appellant. No. 89-30072. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Oct. 24, 1989. * Decided Dec. 6, 1989. Before ALARCON, O'SCANNLAIN, and LEAVY, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Saul Gutierrez-Gonzalez (Gonzalez) appeals from his conviction for being an illegal alien in the United States in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922 (g)(5). Gonzalez contends that there was insufficient evidence to (1) establish his possession of a firearm, and (2) establish his alienage. We disagree and affirm. I. FACTS 3 On October 12, 1988, police officers John Hiles and Randall Barnes entered Room 3 of the Columbia Motor Inn in Kennewick, Washington pursuant to a search warrant. The officers used the hotel manager's key to open the door to the room. Upon entering Room 3, the officers observed Gonzalez sitting…