United States v. Joseph Bernardo

OPINION

IKUTA, Circuit Judge:

Joseph Bernardo appeals the district court’s application of a six-point upward adjustment to his offense level for “recklessly creating a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another person.” U.S.S.G. § 2L1.1(b)(6). We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.

I

On February 15, 2015, while Bernardo was- waiting in line at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, a dog alerted to his Ford Winds-tar van. An officer conducted an inspection of the vehicle and found á woman hidden in a compartment behind the dashboard. A heavy-duty cargo strap around…