United States v. Cervantes-Garcia
Opinion
Jaime Cervantes-Garcia appeals his sentence following his guilty plea for illegal reentry after deportation. He contends that he was sentenced in contravention of United, States v. Booker, — U.S. -, 125 S.Ct. 738, 160 L.Ed.2d 621 (2005).
Cervantes-Garcia’s plea agreement contained an express waiver of his right to appeal on all grounds, except “(a) any punishment imposed in excess of the statutory maximum; (b) any upward departure from the guideline range deemed most applicable by the sentencing court; (c) arithmetic errors in the guidelines calculations; and (d) a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel that affects the validity of the waiver itself.” Our review of the record indicates that the waiver was knowing and voluntary and that under its plain language, it bars review of Cervantes-Garcia’s Booker claim. See United States v. Bond, 414 F.3d 542, 545-46 (5th Cir. 2005). Cervantes-Garcia’s appeal is therefore dismissed.
APPEAL DISMISSED.
Pursuant to 5th Cir. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Jaime CERVANTES-GARCIA, Defendant-Appellant
- Status
- Unpublished