United States v. Cortes

FOR PUBLICATION Argued and Submitted April 3, 2002--Pasadena, California OPINION Walter Cortes (""Cortes"") was convicted of attempted carjacking in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2119 (""carjacking statute""). Cortes requested a sentencing reduction to account for his acceptance of responsibility. The district court denied that request and sentenced Cortes to 97 months in prison.