United States v. Francisco Valdes-Rodriguez

PER CURIAM: *

Francisco Javier Valdes-Rodriguez appeals the 41-month sentence imposed following his guilty plea conviction for illegal reentry. He argues that his within-guidelines sentence is procedurally and substantively unreasonable.

In reviewing the sentence imposed for reasonableness, this court must first determine whether the district court committed any procedural errors, including, inter alia, “failing to adequately explain the chosen sentence.” Gall v. United States, 552 U.S. 38, 51, 128 S.Ct. 586, 169 L.Ed.2d 445 (2007). If the district court’s decision is procedurally sound, this…