United States v. Hinojosa, No. 12-3468 (8th Cir. 2013)
Annotate this CaseDefendant was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. Defendant appealed her conviction and sentence. The court concluded that the evidence was sufficient to convict defendant. The court also concluded that the district court did not clearly err in denying defendant safety valve relief where the district court appropriately viewed the trial testimony, the evidence, and arguments presented at sentencing concerning defendant's and her families' participation in drug trafficking, in light of defendant's denial of involvement. Accordingly, the court affirmed the judgment of the district court.
Court Description: Criminal case - Criminal law and sentencing. Evidence was sufficient to support defendant's conviction for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of the drug; district court did not err in denying defendant safety-valve sentencing based on its finding defendant did not provide complete and truthful information during her post-verdict interviews with the government.
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