United States v. Torres-Sandoval
Docket: No. 05—40793
Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; February 23, 2006; Federal Appellate Court
Martin Torres-Sandoval's appeal against a criminal judgment is dismissed based on the precedent set by Almendarez-Torres v. United States, which clarifies that a prior conviction is considered a sentencing factor under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(b)(2), rather than a distinct criminal offense. The court grants the Government’s motion for summary affirmance, thereby upholding the district court's judgment. The opinion is designated as non-published and does not serve as precedent except in specific situations outlined in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.