United States v. Sergio Rene Dominguez Chacon

Sergio Rene Dominguez Chacon (“Chacon”) appeals his 135-month sentence for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine while on board a motor vessel subject to United States jurisdiction, 46 U.S.C. § 70506. 1 After a thorough review of the record, we affirm.

I. Background

Pursuant to a written plea agreement, Chacon pleaded guilty to the conspiracy charge. At the change-of-plea hearing, the government proffered, and Chacon admitted, the following facts. The U.S. Coast Guard (“USCG”) sighted the Dan Viking motor vessel (“M/V”) in international waters and made…