Pardofigueroa

United States v. Pardofigueroa

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185 F. App'x 625
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitJune 16, 2006No. 05-50834California261 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

MEMORANDUM **

Alan Pardofigueroa appeals from the district court’s judgment and 27-month sentence imposed following his guilty-plea *626 conviction to Conspiracy, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371 , Fraud and Misuse of Documents, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1546 (a), and False Statements, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 . We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

Pardofigueroa contends that the district court erred by applying a preponderance of the evidence standard, rather than the beyond a reasonable doubt standard, when determining whether the factual predicate for a sentencing enhancement had been met. This contention is foreclosed by United States v. Kilby, 443 F.3d 1135, 1143 (9th Cir.2006) (holding that under the advisory guidelines, a district court should resolve factual disputes at sentencing by applying the preponderance of the evidence standard).

Pardofigueroa also contends that the district court plainly erred by imposing a condition of supervised release that required him to report to his probation officer within 72 hours of re-entering the United States because such a condition violates his Fifth Amendment right against…

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