United States of America v. Eugene Gerrard

This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent*
except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.
The panel unanimously concludes this case is suitable for decision**
without oral argument. See Fed. R. App. P. 34(a)(2).
NOT FOR PUBLICATION
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff - Appellee,
v.
EUGENE GERRARD,
Defendant - Appellant.
No. 11-10443
D.C. No. 1:10-cr-00804-DAE
MEMORANDUM*
Appeal from the United States District Court
for the District of Hawaii
David A. Ezra, District Judge, Presiding
Submitted April 17, 2012**
Before: LEAVY, PAEZ, and BEA, Circuit Judges.
Eugene Gerrard appeals from the 30-month sentence imposed following his
guilty-plea conviction for possession of child pornography, in violation of 18
U.S.C. § 2252(a)(4). We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.
FILED
APR 19 2012
MOLLY C. DWYER, CLERK
U .S. C OU R T OF APPE ALS

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Gerrard contends that the district court committed procedural error by
relying on personal knowledge and unsupported facts in determining the sentence.
We review for plain error, see United States v. Grant, 664 F.3d 276, 279 (9th Cir.
2011), and we find none. The record reflects that the district court’s
characterization of Gerrard’s offense conduct and his history and characteristics
was not improper. See United States v. Autery, 555 F.3d 864, 874-75 (9th Cir.
2009). Furthermore, Gerrard has not demonstrated that the alleged factual errors
by the district court affected his substantial rights. See United States v. Dallman,
533 F.3d 755, 761-62 (9th Cir. 2008).
AFFIRMED.

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