United States v. Padilla

MEMORANDUM *

Santiago Padilla, Jr., (“Padilla”) appeals his conviction for conspiracy to distribute *287and possession with intent to distribute cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 and 841(a)(1). He argues that the district court clearly erred in denying his request for a minor role reduction pursuant to § 8B1.2 of the United States Sentencing Guidelines. Padilla also argues that because the drug quantity was not submitted to the jury and proved beyond a reasonable doubt, his sentence was imposed in violation of Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466, 120 S.Ct. 2348, 147 L.Ed.2d 435 (2000).…