UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. MARTIN BARCENAS PATINO (2017)

Martin Barcenas-Patino appeals his sentence of 48 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release for illegal reentry after deportation. He argues that the district court erroneously determined that his sentence was subject to an enhancement under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(b). He asserts that his indictment did not allege that he had a prior conviction and that, therefore, the enhancement violated his due process rights because his sentence exceeded the statutory maximum.

The Government has filed an unopposed motion for summary affirmance, asserting that Almendarez-Torres v. United States, 523 U.S. 224 (1998), forecloses Barcenas-Patino's argument. Barcenas-Patino concedes that his argument was rejected in Almendarez-Torres and explains that he raises it to preserve it for further review; thus, summary affirmance is appropriate. See Groendyke Transp., Inc. v. Davis, 406 F.2d 1158, 1162 (5th Cir. 1969).

Accordingly, the Government's motion for summary affirmance is GRANTED. The judgment is AFFIRMED. The Government's alternative motion for an extension of time to file a brief is DENIED.

PER CURIAM:*