Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit August 5, 2005, No. 04-30404 (United States v. Llantada-Garcia)

MEMORANDUM **

Francisco Llantada-Garcia appeals his conviction for possession of over 50 grams of methamphetamine, with intent to distribute. See 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A). The sole ground raised on appeal is ineffective assistance of trial counsel. Although we generally do not review such claims on direct appeal, see United States v. Vgeri, 51 F.3d 876, 882 (9th Cir.