United States v. Hector Almedina

How courts have described this case

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• explaining that, where “the fact pattern gives rise to two reasonable and different constructions, the district court’s choice between them cannot be clearly erroneous.”
• explaining that where the facts “give[ ] rise to two reasonable and different constructions, the factfinder’s choice between them cannot be clearly erroneous”
• explaining under the preponderance of the evidence standard, the trier of fact must believe the existence of a fact is more probable than not
• “The district court must ensure that the Government carries its burden by presenting reliable and specific evidence.” (citation omitted)
• “[W]e will not disturb a district court’s findings unless we are left with a definite and firm conviction that a mistake has been com- mitted.”
• “In estimating the quantity, the sentencing court may rely on evidence demonstrating the average frequency and amount of a defendant’s drug sales over a given period.”

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