Dominguez

MEMORANDUM **

Pedro Dominguez appeals the 48-month sentence imposed upon revocation of his probation. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3742 (a), and we affirm.

Dominguez contends that the district court should have required ‘clear and convincing’ evidence of his criminal conduct before revoking his probation and imposing a sentence in excess of the sentencing range set forth in the Chapter 7 Policy Statements. This contention lacks merit.

The district court applied the correct standard of proof in assessing Dominguez’ alleged violations and did not abuse its discretion by revoking his probation. See United States v. Verduzco, 330 F.3d 1182, 1184 (9th Cir.2003) (noting that a district court may revoke probation if it “finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant violated a condition of [probation]”). Likewise, the district court did not abuse its discretion by imposing a 48-month sentence upon revocation because it expressly considered the guideline range for the underlying offense and imposed a sentence below the statutory five-year maximum. See United States v. Olabanji 268 F.3d 636, 639 (9th Cir.2001) (concluding that if the district court rejects…