United States v. Romulo Antonio Gomez

967 F.2d 593 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel.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. Romulo Antonio GOMEZ, Defendant-Appellant. No. 91-50638. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted June 10, 1992. * Decided June 17, 1992. Before FLETCHER, LEAVY and T.G. NELSON, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Romulo Antonio Gomez appeals his sentence imposed following his plea of guilty to conspiracy to possess marijuana with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1) and 846. He contends that the district court erred by refusing to adjust his sentence downward for minor participation in the offense. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm. 3 We review for clear error the district court's finding regarding the defendant's role in the offense. United States v. Flores-Payon, 942 F.2d 556, 560 (9th Cir.1991). The Sentencing Guidelines instruct the district court to decrease the offense level by…