United States v. Cruz-Alcala

HARTZ, Circuit Judge.

Defendant Candido Cruz-Aleala appeals the sentence he received on his conviction for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B). Our jurisdiction arises under 18 U.S.C. § 3742(a). Finding no error, we affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

Defendant was arrested at a bus station in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after police discovered two packages containing methamphetamine taped to his thighs. He subsequently pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

In calculating his sentence under the United States…