Monarres

United States v. Monarres

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269 F. App'x 651
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitMarch 10, 2008No. 07-10093California246 words

Opinion

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MEMORANDUM **

Evangelina Monarres appeals from the 121-month sentence imposed following her guilty-plea conviction for multiple counts of possession with intent to distribute and importation of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . We affirm, but remand for amendment of the judgment.

Monarres contends that the district court erred by failing to apply a downward adjustment for being a minor participant pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 3B1.2. This contention fails because the record demonstrates that Monarres knowingly imported approximately three million dollars worth of illegal narcotics with the expectation of receiving an economic benefit. See United States v. Hursh, 217 F.3d 761, 770 (9th Cir.2000).

Monarres also contends the district court should have held an evidentiary hearing. The district court did not plainly err in not holding an evidentiary hearing, because the district court was entitled to rely on undisputed statements in the presentence report at sentencing. See United States v. Ameline, 409 F.3d 1073, 1085 (9th Cir.2005) (en banc).

In its oral decision, the district court sentenced Monarres to a term of imprisonment of…

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