United States v. Jose Jauregui-Barrajas

MEMORANDUM

Defendant-Appellant Jose Adrian Jau-regui-Barrajas appeals his convictions for conspiracy to possess marijuana with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1), 841(b)(1)(B) and 846, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1), 841(b)(1)(B). We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 .

Jauregui-Barrajas contends that the district court erred in finding that he consented to a search of his residence and in denying his request to suppress the evidence found during the search. Jauregui-Barrajas also contends that the district court abused its discretion by denying his request to question members of the jury about the juror’s contact with the ICE special agent and his motion for a mistrial. We affirm.

We review de novo the district court’s denial of a motion to suppress. United States v. Russell, 664 F.3d 1279 , 1280 n. 1 (9th Cir.2012). The underlying factual findings are reviewed for clear error, id. at 1280 n. 1, including a finding that a person voluntarily consented to a search. United States v. Rodriguez-Preciado, 399 F.3d 1118, 1125 (9th Cir.2005). We review the district court’s decisions…