Prieto-Vega

United States v. Prieto-Vega

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43 F. App'x 146
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitJuly 31, 2002No. 02-50011California126 words

Lead Opinion

MEMORANDUM **

Jose Prieto-Vega appeals his conviction by guilty plea and sentence for one count of importation of marijuana, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 952 and 960. Prieto-Viega’s contention that he was indicted, convicted, and sentenced pursuant to unconstitutional statutes is foreclosed by United States v. Mendoza-Paz, 286 F.3d 1104, 1109-119 (9th Cir.2002), and United States v. Varelar-Rivera, 279 F.3d 1174 , 1175 n. 1 (9th Cir.2002). His contention that the statutes’ mens rea requirement applies to drug type and quantity is foreclosed by United States v. Carranza, 289 F.3d 634, 644 (9th Cir.2002).

AFFIRMED.

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