Villa-Serrano
United States v. Villa-Serrano
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM **
Angel Villa-Serrano appeals the 57-month sentence imposed following a guilty plea conviction for distribution of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1). We have jurisdiction pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3742 and 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm in part and dismiss in part.
Villa-Serrano contends that the district court erred by denying his request for a minimal role reduction pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 361.2(a). We review for clear error, United States v. Davis, 36 F.3d 1424, 1436 (9th Cir.1994), and find none. Because Villa-Serrano helped coordinate *938 the drug transaction, involved his co-defendant in the offense, and received money for the drugs, he failed to show that he was plainly among the least culpable participants. See U.S.S.G. § 3B1.2, cmt. n. 4; Davis, 36 F.3d at 1436-37 (affirming denial of role adjustment where defendant had responsibility for carrying drugs and accepting money for them).
Villa-Serrano’s next contention is that the district court erred by denying his request for a downward adjustment or departure based on sentencing entrapment. Because Villa-Serrano stated that he was not predisposed to commit any drug offense prior to the…