United States v. Jose Alvarado-Mojica

Jose Alvarado-Mojica appeals his sentence of 120 months’ imprisonment, imposed after he pled guilty to (1) conspiring to possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 812, 841(a)(1) and 846; and (2) possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 812, 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A). Alvarado-Mojica argues that the district court clearly erred by denying “safety-valve” relief, pursuant to U.S.S.G. §§ 2D1.1(b)(9) and 5C1.2(a) (2006), because he provided a complete and truthful statement concerning his…