United States v. Cesar Sevilla-Acosta

BENTON, Circuit Judge.

Cesar Sevilla-Acosta was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute marijuana, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 846. The district court 1 sentenced him below the guidelines to 135 months’ imprisonment. He appeals his conviction. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms.

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Sevilla contends he was “forced” to stipulate that he lived at a house used for marijuana distribution, in violation of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments. This court reviews legal conclusions de novo, and evidentiary issues for abuse of discretion. United…