United States v. Michael Rodriguez

KENNEDY, Circuit Judge.

Appellant Michael Rodriguez appeals his sentence for conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Rodriguez pled guilty but reserved the right to challenge the quantity of marijuana involved, a controlling factor under the Sentencing Guidelines. He claims the District Court erred by placing on him the burden of proof with regard to contested facts at sentencing and by incorrectly applying the Guideline provision governing attempts and conspiracies. We reject appellant’s claims and AFFIRM the District Court's judgment.

Appellant and three other individuals pled guilty to…