United States v. Julio Rolon

Defendants Julio Rolon and Rodolfo Ortiz appeal their multiple convictions and consecutive life sentences stemming from their firearm offenses and their plans to rob a stash house containing 25 kilograms of cocaine. After review of the briefs and record, we affirm as to all convictions and sentences, except as to their sentences on Count 5.

I. BACKGROUND

On July 31, 2009, Defendants Rolon and Ortiz, both with extensive prior felony convictions, were arrested after they agreed to participate in, and took substantial steps toward completing, a “reverse sting” home invasion robbery. A confidential…