United States v. Issam K. Kaadi

972 F.2d 1345 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel.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. Issam K. KAADI, Defendant-Appellant. No. 91-30241. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted July 9, 1992. * Decided Aug. 26, 1992. MEMORANDUM ** Before TANG, FERGUSON and DAVID R. THOMPSON, Circuit Judges. Appellant Issam K. Kaadi was arrested for receiving narcotics through the United States mail. After pleading guilty to attempted possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, 21 U.S.C. § 846 , and use of a federal communications facility to facilitate the attempt, 21 U.S.C. § 843 (b), he was sentenced to 78 months in prison. Kaadi appeals, arguing that the district court erred in enhancing his sentence for willfully attempting to obstruct justice. See U.S.S.G. § 3C1.1. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and affirm. DISCUSSION Sentencing Guideline § 3C1.1 provides for a two-level sentence…