United States v. Arroyo-Gorrostieta

Defendant Alfredo Arroyo-Gorrostieta appeals his 52-month sentence for unlawful reentry after deportation for a felony conviction, in violation of 8 U.S.C. §§ 1326(a) and (b)(2). On appeal, Defendant argues that the district court erred by applying a 16-level enhancement under United States Sentencing Guidelines § 2L1.2(b)(l)(A). Specifically, he argues that his prior Texas conviction for possession with intent to sell cocaine does not constitute a “drug trafficking offense” under that provision. We disagree, and thus affirm.

I. Background

Defendant is a Mexican citizen who entered the United…