United States v. Ronald Jordan

Opinion by Judge RONALD M. GOULD; Concurrence by Judge O’SCANNLAIN.

RONALD M. GOULD, Circuit Judge:

Appellant Ronald Jordan (“Jordan”) pled guilty to one count of bank robbery in *924violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2114(a). The district court increased Jordan’s offense level by five for possession of a firearm during the robbery and by an additional four for abducting a witness during his escape. On appeal, Jordan contends that the disproportionate impact of these sentencing enhancements required the district court, in determining facts relating to such enhancements, to apply a standard of proof of “clear…