United States v. Jose Gerardo Ramos-Garcia

Appellant Jose Gerardo Ramos-Garcia (“Ramos-Garcia”) challenges the sentence imposed for his conviction for illegal re-entry into the United States after deportation. Specifically, he argues that the district court erred in finding that his Texas state conviction for burglary of a vehicle was an aggravated felony for purposes of enhancement pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 2L1.2. Finding no error, we affirm.

TRIAL COURT PROCEEDINGS

Ramos-Garcia was found guilty after a jury trial of one count of unlawful re-entry into the United States in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326. At sentencing the district court,…