U.S. v. Schwanke

Dist. Ct. did not err in sentencing defendant to 50-month term of incarceration on drug conspiracy charge even though defendant argued that Dist. Ct. improperly applied obstruction of justice enhancement after defendant had fled country to Philippines to avoid death threat from co-conspirator. While defendant argued that enhancement was improper even though he had stayed in Philippines for 4 years because of said threat, Dist. Ct. was entitled to discredit defendant's claim where defendant: (1) had fled country prior to filing of any formal charges against him; (2) was aware of possible formal charges being filed against him; and (3) hid in Philippines for extended period of time without contacting any authorities to explain his whereabouts.