United States v. Viengxay Chantharath

RILEY, Chief Judge.

A jury convicted Viengxay Chantharath and Patricio Guzman-Ortiz of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 846. Chantharath and Guzman-Ortiz both challenge their convictions and sentences. Chantharath challenges the district court’s 1 denial of his motion to suppress evidence. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, we affirm.

1. BACKGROUND

A. Factual Background

1. Chantharath

In 2009, Chantharath distributed methamphetamine in Worthington, Minnesota, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In the summer of 2009, Chantharath…