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United States v. Joseph Ramseur
669 F. App'x 935
| 9th Cir. | 2016
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*1 Before: LEAVY, GRABER, and GOULD, Circuit Judges.

Joseph Brent Ramseur appeals from the district court’s judgment and challenges the 10-month sentence imposed upon revocation of supervised release. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.

*2 Ramseur contends that the district court procedurally erred by relying on unproven allegations of drug use and prior adjudicated violations relating to drug use. The record reflects that, although the district court referred to Ramseur’s substance abuse issues, it did not impose sentence on that basis. Rather, the district court properly imposed sentence based on Ramseur’s “abysmal” performance on supervision, including his decision to abscond for two years. See 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a)(1) (history of the defendant is a sentencing factor). Because the court’s consideration of Ramseur’s past drug use did not affect the sentence imposed, Ramseur’s double jeopardy and claim and issue preclusion claims fail.

Ramseur next contends that his sentence is substantively unreasonable in light of the alleged procedural errors. The district court did not abuse its discretion in imposing Ramseur’s sentence. See Gall v. United States , 552 U.S. 38, 51 (2007). The within-Guidelines sentence is substantively reasonable in light of the relevant 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) sentencing factors and the totality of the circumstances. See Gall , 552 U.S. at 51.

AFFIRMED. 15-50457

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[*] This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3. * * The panel unanimously concludes this case is suitable for decision without oral argument. See Fed. R. App. P. 34(a)(2).

Case Details

Case Name: United States v. Joseph Ramseur
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Date Published: Oct 31, 2016
Citation: 669 F. App'x 935
Docket Number: 15-50457
Court Abbreviation: 9th Cir.
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