United States v. Michael J. Valdez

990 F.2d 1265 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel.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. Michael J. VALDEZ, Defendant-Appellant. No. 92-30241. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted April 7, 1993. * Decided April 16, 1993. Before BROWNING, KOZINSKI and RYMER, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Michael J. Valdez appeals his conviction, following a jury trial, of one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1), four counts of engaging in financial transactions to promote cocaine distribution in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1956 (a)(1)(A)(i), and one count of using a firearm in relation to drug trafficking in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924 (c). Valdez contends that the district court erred by denying his motion to suppress statements made to arresting agents. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm. 3 We review de novo the district court's denial of a…