United States v. Jose Luis Pedraza-Ruiz

967 F.2d 594 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel.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. Jose Luis PEDRAZA-RUIZ, Defendant-Appellant. No. 91-10408. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted June 12, 1992. Decided June 26, 1992. Before GOODWIN, SCHROEDER and BEEZER, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM * 2 Jose Luis Pedraza-Ruiz appeals his conviction for conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and the unlawful use and carrying of a firearm during a federal offense. Pedraza-Ruiz contends that the district court erred in excluding the testimony of a defense witness. He also contends that the prosecutor engaged in misconduct during closing arguments. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and we affirm. 3 * On December 5, 1990, Pedraza-Ruiz and three co-defendants were indicted and charged with conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and the unlawful use and carrying of a firearm…