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United States v. Jose Garcia-Puga
697 F. App'x 401
5th Cir.
2017
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*1 Before WIENER, DENNIS, and SOUTHWICK, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM: [*]

Jose Francisco Garcia-Puga pleaded guilty to illegal reentry into the United States and was sentenced to 45 months of imprisonment and two years of supervised release. On appeal, he argues that his indictment did not allege that he had a prior conviction, and therefore, it was a violation of his due process rights for the district court to impose a sentence under 8 U.S.C. *2 Case: 16-11676 Document: 00514163221 Page: 2 Date Filed: 09/20/2017

No. 16-11676

§ 1326(b). He contends that his sentence exceeds the statutory maximum sentence under § 1326(a).

The Government has filed an unopposed motion for summary affirmance because Garcia-Puga’s argument is foreclosed by Almendarez-Torres v. United States , 523 U.S. 224 (1998). As Garcia-Puga concedes that his argument is foreclosed and is raised only to preserve it for further review, summary affirmance is appropriate. See Groendyke Transp., Inc. v. Davis , 406 F.2d 1158, 1162 (5th Cir. 1969). Accordingly, the Government’s motion for summary affirmance is GRANTED. The judgment is AFFIRMED. The Government’s alternative motion for an extension of time to file a brief is DENIED.

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[*] Pursuant to 5 TH C IR . R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5 TH C IR . R. 47.5.4.

Case Details

Case Name: United States v. Jose Garcia-Puga
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Date Published: Sep 20, 2017
Citation: 697 F. App'x 401
Docket Number: 16-11676 Summary Calendar
Court Abbreviation: 5th Cir.
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