P. v. Vasquez
Defendant Alma Prado Vasquez was convicted of conspiracy to possess cocaine for sale, sale or transportation of cocaine, and possession for sale of cocaine (counts 1, 2 and 3, respectively). The jury found true weight enhancements for each count, including, on count 1, that the weight of the cocaine exceeded 80 kilograms (Health & Saf. Code, 11370.4, subd. (a)(6); all further statutory references are to this code). On count 1, defendant was sentenced to a middle term of three years plus 25 years for the weight enhancement. Defendant attacks her 25-year sentence under the enhancement, claiming there was insufficient evidence to satisfy the finding she was substantially involved in the conspiracy, thereby violating due process, and the jury did not make a specific finding of her substantial involvement. Court disagree and affirm.
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