Opinion ID: 734913
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Heading: appellant cozzens

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35 Appellant Cozzens, like LaFromboise, also argues that the evidence of conspiracy was insufficient to convict. As with LaFromboise, we find that there was sufficient evidence presented for a reasonable jury to find that Cozzens was a member of the conspiracy. The jury could have concluded from the evidence before it that Cozzens sold for Ehrlich, stored drugs for Ehrlich, collected debts for Ehrlich, travelled to Las Vegas for Ehrlich, arranged a meeting for Ehrlich, and used the term 'partner' to describe his relationship with Ehrlich. This evidence is sufficient to sustain Cozzens' conviction for conspiracy to distribute.
36 As discussed above, Cozzens' convictions under Section 924 must be analyzed in light of the holding in Bailey. The jury found Cozzens guilty of using or carrying a .22 caliber pistol, although no .22 caliber pistol was introduced into evidence. The evidence indicated that Cozzens used, carried, and possessed various small firearms. Since the jury verdict could have been based on mere possession of the weapon, the convictions on Counts 2 and 8 cannot stand. 37
38 Appellant Cozzens was found guilty as to Count 2, but was acquitted as to Counts 3 and 4, which he argues is inconsistent. All three counts involve a Section 924 charge. As Cozzens' conviction on Count 2 is being vacated on other grounds, the Court need not reach this issue. 39
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.