United States v. Bravo

BARKETT, Circuit Judge:

Appellant Juan Camilo Bravo appeals the district court’s denial of his request for a downward departure and application of the “safety valve” provision, 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f), in conjunction with the modification of his sentence pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2). On appeal, Bravo argues that the district court erred by concluding that it lacked authority to depart from the sentencing guidelines or to apply the “safety valve” provision. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

On August 30, 1993, the district court sentenced Juan Camilo Bravo for conspiracy to import cocaine in violation of…