Opinion ID: 734913
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Heading: Upward adjustment for manager/supervisor role in the conspiracy

Text: 40 Finally, Cozzens challenges the district court's decision to give him an upward adjustment in sentencing for his role as a manager or supervisor in the drug distribution operation, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 1B1.1(b). Any factual determinations underlying the application of the sentencing guidelines are reviewed only for clear error by the district court. U.S. v. Sanchez-Lopez, 879 F.2d 541, 557 (9th Cir.1989). In this case, the award of an additional penalty for a role as a manager or supervisor depends upon the district court's conclusion that as a factual matter, Cozzens played such a role. U.S. v. Hernandez, 952 F.2d 1110, 1119 (9th Cir.1991), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 920 (1992); U.S. v. Sanchez, 908 F.2d 1443, 1448-49 (9th Cir.1990), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 116 S.Ct. 167 (1995); U.S. v. Avila, 905 F.2d 295, 298 (9th Cir.1990). Based on the evidence in the record, the district court reasonably concluded that Cozzens managed or supervised others on Ehrlich's behalf.