Case Name: UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Pedro Rincon GARCIA, a/k/a Antonio Sandoval, Defendant-Appellant
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Jurisdiction: United States
Decision Date: 2001-10-15
Citations: 20 F. App'x 219
Docket Number: No. 00-4619
Parties: UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Pedro Rincon GARCIA, a/k/a Antonio Sandoval, Defendant-Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: West's Federal Appendix
Volume: 20
Pages: 219–220

Head Matter:
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Pedro Rincon GARCIA, a/k/a Antonio Sandoval, Defendant-Appellant.
No. 00-4619.
United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.
Submitted Sept. 25, 2001.
Decided Oct. 15, 2001.
James T. McBratney, Jr., Florence, SC, for appellant. William Early Day, II, Assistant United States Attorney, Florence, SC; Thomas Ernest Booth, United States Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for appellee.
Before LUTTIG, WILLIAMS, and TRAXLER, Circuit Judges.

Opinion:
OPINION
PER CURIAM.
Pedro Rincon Garcia appeals from his conviction and 180 month sentence for conspiracy to import marijuana (21 U.S.C. § 963 (1994)); unlawfully importing marijuana (21 U.S.C. § 952 (1994)); conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana (21 U.S.C.A. § 841(a)(1), 846 (West 1999)); and possession with intent to distribute marijuana (21 U.S.C.A. § 841(a)(1) (West 1999)). Garcia's attorney has filed a brief in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967). Counsel states that there are no meritorious grounds for appeal but raising the issue of sufficiency of the evidence. Garcia has filed a supplemental pro se brief raising the additional issue of whether his conviction and sentence violate Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466, 120 S.Ct. 2348, 147 L.Ed.2d 435 (2000). We affirm.
In reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim on appeal, we must sustain the verdict if the record contains "substantial evidence, taking the view most favorable to the Government, to support it." Glasser v. United States, 315 U.S. 60, 80, 62 S.Ct. 457, 86 L.Ed. 680 (1942). Applying this standard, we give due regard to the fact finder's prerogative to resolve questions of credibility. United States v. Burgos, 94 F.3d 849, 862-63 (4th Cir.1996). We conclude that the Government presented sufficient evidence for a reasonable trier of fact to find Garcia guilty of the charges listed in the indictment beyond a reasonable doubt. Glasser v. United States, 315 U.S. 60, 80, 62 S.Ct. 457, 86 L.Ed. 680 (1942).
Regarding Garcia's claim that he was sentenced beyond the statutory maximum, we have considered Garcia's sentence under the rule announced in Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466, 120 S.Ct. 2348, 147 L.Ed.2d 435 (2000), and find no error. Garcia's term of imprisonment does not exceed the statutory máximums set out in 21 U.S.C.A. § 841(b)(1)(D) (West 1999). United States v. White, 238 F.3d 537, 542-43 (4th Cir.), cert, denied, — U.S.-, 121 S.Ct. 2235, 150 L.Ed.2d 225 (2001).
Accordingly, we affirm Garcia's conviction and sentence. We have examined the entire record in this case in accordance with the requirements of Anders, and find no meritorious issues for appeal. This court requires that counsel inform his client, in writing, of his right to petition the Supreme Court of the United States for further review. If the client requests that a petition be filed, but counsel believes that such a petition would be frivolous, then counsel may move in this court for leave to withdraw from representation. Counsel's motion must state that a copy thereof was served on the client. We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.
AFFIRMED.