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Santana-Castellano; U.S. v.

Facts

In June of 1980, Santana was convicted of importing approximately 70 pounds of marijuana into the United States, an aggravated felony as defined by the Immigration Act. He was deported in 1987 and again in 1992 after illegally reentering. In April 1993, he was arrested for injury to a child and was serving a state sentence when he was found by an INS agent in prison, leading to the charge of violating 8 U.S.C. 1326.

In June of 1980, Santana was convicted of importing approximately 70 pounds of marijuana into the United States, an aggravated felony as defined by the Immigration Act. He was deported in 1987 and again in 1992 after illegally reentering. In April 1993, he was arrested for injury to a child and was serving a state sentence when he was found by an INS agent in prison, leading to the charge of violating 8 U.S.C. 1326.

Issue

Did the district court err in applying the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines by adding two criminal history points and imposing a consecutive sentence?

Did the district court err in applying the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines by adding two criminal history points and imposing a consecutive sentence?

Rule

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual 4A1.1(d) provides for a two-point enhancement if the defendant committed the offense while under any criminal justice system sentence. U.S.S.G. 5G1.3 allows for discretion in imposing consecutive or concurrent sentences for defendants with undischarged terms of imprisonment.

U.S. Sentencing Guidelines Manual 4A1.1(d) provides for a two-point enhancement if the defendant committed the offense while under any criminal justice system sentence. U.S.S.G. 5G1.3 allows for discretion in imposing consecutive or concurrent sentences for defendants with undischarged terms of imprisonment.

Analysis

The court found that Santana's offense of illegal reentry was a continuing offense that did not terminate until he was discovered by immigration authorities. Since he was found in the U.S. while serving a state sentence, the district court correctly applied the two-point enhancement under 4A1.1(d) and had the discretion to impose a consecutive sentence under 5G1.3.

The court found that Santana's offense of illegal reentry was a continuing offense that did not terminate until he was discovered by immigration authorities. Since he was found in the U.S. while serving a state sentence, the district court correctly applied the two-point enhancement under 4A1.1(d) and had the discretion to impose a consecutive sentence under 5G1.3.

Conclusion

The court affirmed the defendant's sentence, concluding that the imposition of a consecutive sentence and the two-point criminal history enhancement were appropriate.

The court affirmed the defendant's sentence, concluding that the imposition of a consecutive sentence and the two-point criminal history enhancement were appropriate.

Who won?

The United States prevailed in the case because the court upheld the district court's application of the sentencing guidelines, finding no error in the imposition of a consecutive sentence.

The United States prevailed in the case because the court upheld the district court's application of the sentencing guidelines, finding no error in the imposition of a consecutive sentence.

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