Opinion ID: 763099
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Heading: Calderon

Text: 17 Because the district court recognized its authority to downwardly depart in reverse sting cases, but chose not to do so, we lack appellate jurisdiction to consider Calderon's appeal on this issue absent a showing that a violation of law occurred or that the guidelines were misapplied. United States v. Adeniyi, 912 F.2d 615, 618 (2d Cir.1990); see also United States v. Ekhator, 17 F.3d 53, 55 (2d Cir.1994). Here, the district court's ruling was not prompted by any impermissible consideration or error of law; the court recognized its power to depart. Moreover, the Guidelines were not misapplied; Calderon's actions evidenced an intent to steal all 50 kilograms of real and sham cocaine, and the court correctly calculated Calderon's offense level. We therefore dismiss Calderon's appeal of his sentence for lack of jurisdiction.