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United States v. Brenda Jaime-Sainz
695 F. App'x 263
| 9th Cir. | 2017
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*1 Before: SCHROEDER, TASHIMA, and M. SMITH, Circuit Judges.

Brenda Trinidad Jaime-Sainz appeals from the district court’s judgment and challenges the 210-month concurrent sentences imposed following her guilty-plea

convictions for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of

methamphetamine, and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute,

*2 in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 846. We have jurisdiction under 28

U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.

Jaime-Sainz contends that the district court abdicated its responsibility to conduct an independent inquiry as to the extent of the downward departure she

should receive for her substantial assistance to the government under U.S.S.G.

§ 5K1.1. To the contrary, the record reflects that the district court considered

arguments from both parties and provided a reasoned basis for its acceptance of the

government’s two-level downward departure recommendation. See United States

v. Laney , 189 F.3d 954, 964 (9th Cir. 1999). The court did not err by giving

weight to the government’s assessment of the value of Jaime-Sainz’s assistance.

See U.S.S.G. § 5K1.1(a)(1) & cmt. n.3; Laney , 189 F.3d at 964.

AFFIRMED.

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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. Brenda Jaime-Sainz
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Date Published: Aug 14, 2017
Citation: 695 F. App'x 263
Docket Number: 16-30248
Court Abbreviation: 9th Cir.
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