Opinion ID: 166906
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Heading: Validity of Sentence under Blakely

Text: Finally, Mr. Carrillo claims that his sentence is invalid under Blakely v. Washington, 542 U.S. 296 (2004). However, this Court has held that “Blakely does not apply retroactively to convictions that were already final at the time the Court decided Blakely.” United States v. Price, 400 F.3d 844, 849 (10th Cir. 2005). Nor does United States v. Booker, 543 U.S. 220 (2005), apply -10- retroactively to habeas corpus petitions. United States v. Bellamy, 411 F.3d 1182, 1188 (10th Cir. 2005). Mr. Carrillo’s conviction became final on June 25, 2003, nearly one year before the Supreme Court issued an opinion in Blakely. Thus, Mr. Carrillo cannot challenge his sentence under either Blakely or Booker. Accordingly, we DENY Manuel Carrillo’s request for a COA and DISMISS this appeal. Appellant’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis is DENIED. Entered for the Court, Michael W. McConnell