Guillen-Lopez

MEMORANDUM **

Genesis Guillen-Lopez (“Guillen-Lopez”) appeals his conviction and sentence for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 , 841(a)(1), and 841(b)(l)(B)(vii), and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1) and (b)(l)(B)(vii).

We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

I.

Guillen-Lopez argues that the district court abused its discretion in dismissing two prospective jurors for cause and refusing to dismiss a third juror for cause. This court reviews a district court’s decision whether to dismiss a juror for cause for an abuse of discretion. See United States v. Gonzalez, 214 F.3d 1109, 1112 (9th Cir.2000); United States v. Long, 301 F.3d 1095, 1101 (9th Cir.2002).

“The central inquiry in determining whether a juror should be removed for cause is whether that juror holds a particular belief or opinion that will prevent or substantially impair the performance of his duties as a juror in accordance with his instructions and his oath.” United States v. Padilla-Mendoza, 157 F.3d 730, 733 (9th Cir.1998) (internal quotation marks and citation…