United States v. Maldonado-Perez

163 F. App'x 548

Opinion

MEMORANDUM

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Besy Arely Maldonado-Perez appeals from the 121-month sentence imposed following her jury trial conviction for conspiracy to commit hostage taking, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1203, conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens, in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii) and (a)(l)(A)(v)(I) and (II) and (a)(1)(B)®, and harboring illegal aliens, in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(l)(A)(iii), (a)(l)(A)(v)(II) and (a)(l)(B)(ii). We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291.

Maldonado-Perez challenges the district court’s enhancements for making a ransom demand and for multiple victims. Because these challenges were preserved below, we vacate the sentence and remand for resentencing under the now-advisory Guidelines. See United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. 220, 125 S.Ct. 738, 160 L.Ed.2d 621 (2005); United States v. Kortgaard, 425 F.3d 602, 610-11 (9th Cir.2005).

SENTENCE VACATED and REMANDED.

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