United States v. Trevino

212 F. App'x 308

Opinion

PER CURIAM: *

Ricardo Trevino, convicted of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, appeals the denial of his motion to suppress his confession. Trevino claims he was coerced into confessing by government threats to arrest and imprison his wife (who had been detained) and place his child in the custody of Child Protective Services.

The voluntariness of a confession is reviewed de novo; the factual findings underlying that determination, for clear error. E.g., United States v. Bell, 367 F.3d 452, 460-61 (5th Cir.2004). Based on our review of the record, the district court did not err in finding, under the totality of the circumstances, Trevino’s confession voluntary. See id. at 461.

AFFIRMED.

* Pursuant to 5th Cir. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.