Opinion ID: 4521494
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Presentence Investigation Report (“PSI”)

Text: Vega-Gutierrez’s PSI grouped his convictions and assigned him a base offense level of 36 because his offenses involved between 30,000 and 90,000 kilograms of converted drug weight. Specifically, Vega-Gutierrez’s involvement with 5.22 kilograms (5,219.35 grams) of methamphetamine equated to 48,710.3 kilograms of converted drug weight. His base offense level of 36 was: (1) increased by two levels because he possessed several firearms; (2) increased by two levels because he maintained at least one residence for the purpose of manufacturing or distributing a controlled substance; and (3) decreased by three levels because he accepted responsibility, which resulted in a total offense level of 37. Vega-Gutierrez’s total offense level of 37 and criminal history category of I yielded an advisory guidelines range of 210 to 262 months’ imprisonment. 4 In this appeal, Vega-Gutierrez does not challenge his guilty plea. 6 Case: 19-13192 Date Filed: 04/01/2020 Page: 7 of 13