Chang
United States v. Chang
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM
Fred Chang, Jr. appeals his 168-month sentence imposed following a guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute in excess of fifty grams of crystal methamphetamine, and 500 grams of cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846 , and one count of possession of property subject to criminal forfeiture, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 853 . We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.
Chang contends that the district court erred when it denied his request for a two-level downward adjustment for a minor role in the offense under U.S.S.G. § 3B1.2. Whether the defendant is a minor or minimal participant under U.S.S.G. § 3B1.2 is a factual determination that we review for clear error. United States v. Lui 941 F.2d 844, 848 (9th Cir.1991).
The district court found here that Chang was not a minor participant where he tested a sample of the drug, handled some of the drugs, and provided some of the money for the drug transaction. Because the evidence presented supports the district courts findings, the district court did not clearly err when it concluded that Chang was not a minor participant. Id.