United States v. Corinna Theresa Chatter

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94 F.3d 653·1996 WL 478798·1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 37316
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitAugust 22, 199696-10113California516 words

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94 F.3d 653 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel.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. Corinna Theresa CHATTER, Defendant-Appellant. No. 96-10113. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Aug. 12, 1996. * Decided Aug. 22, 1996. Before: BROWNING, SCHROEDER, and RYMER, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Corinna Theresa Chatter appeals her 15-month sentence imposed following entry of a guilty plea to theft from an Indian Tribal Organization in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1163 . Chatter contends that the district court erred by enhancing her base offense level for abuse of trust pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 3B1.3. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . We review de novo whether a person was in a position of trust. United States v. Hill, 915 F.2d 502, 505 (9th Cir.1990). The district court's finding that defendant abused a position is reviewed for clear error. United States v. Foreman, 926 F.2d 792, 795-97 . We affirm. 3 Chatter…

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