United States v. Diangelo Johnson

551 F. App'x 311

Opinion

MEMORANDUM **

DiAngelo Johnson appeals from the district court’s judgment and challenges the 41-month sentence imposed following his guilty-plea conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2). We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.

Johnson contends that the government breached the plea agreement when it argued against a Guidelines reduction for acceptance of responsibility. We review for plain error, see United States v. Whitney, 673 F.3d 965, 973 (9th Cir.2012), and find none. The record shows that under the terms of the plea agreement, the government was not required to recommend a reduction if Johnson engaged in criminal conduct, and he does not dispute that he engaged in such conduct. See United States v. Cannel, 517 F.3d 1172, 1176-77 (9th Cir.2008) (“Because the government was obligated to move for the reduction only if [the defendant] met the specified conditions, and because there is no suggestion that it acted based on unconstitutional or arbitrary motives, the government did not breach the plea agreement by not recommending an adjustment for acceptance of responsibility.”). Moreover, Johnson has not shown a reasonable probability that he would have received a different sentence absent any alleged breach. See United States v. Gonzalez-Aguilar, 718 F.3d 1185, 1189 (9th Cir.2013).

AFFIRMED.

** This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.