United States v. Sanchez

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT __________________ No. 95-40237 Conference Calendar __________________ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, versus FRANCISCO MEDINA SANCHEZ, Fugitive, Defendant-Appellant. - - - - - - - - - - Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas USDC No. B-94-CR-136-01 - - - - - - - - - - December 19, 1995 Before DAVIS, STEWART, and PARKER, Circuit Judges. PER CURIAM:* Francisco Medina Sanchez appeals the sufficiency of the evidence to support his conviction for making a false statement in connection with the purchase of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(6). Sanchez argues the evidence does not show that his statement was knowing. We have reviewed the record and find the evidence sufficient to support the jury's determination of guilt. United States v. Jaramillo, 42 F.3d 920, 923 (5th * Local Rule 47.5.1 provides: "The publication of opinions that merely decide particular cases on the basis of well-settled principles of law imposes needless expense on the public and burdens on the legal profession." Pursuant to that Rule, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published. No. 95-40237 -2- Cir.), cert. denied, 115 S. Ct. 2014 (1995); United States v. Harrelson, 705 F.2d 733, 736 (5th Cir. 1983). AFFIRMED.