United States v. David Foley

MEMORANDUM

David Russell Foley appeals his sentence imposed after he pled guilty to con spiracy to commit mail and wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1341 , 1343, and 1349. This Court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . See United States v. Jacobo Castillo, 496 F.3d 947, 949-50 (9th Cir. 2007) (en banc). We dismiss the appeal because Foley waived his right to appeal his sentence, and that waiver is valid and enforceable.

Foley knowingly and voluntarily entered into the plea agreement and waived his right to appeal his sentence. See United States v. Spear, 753 F.3d 964, 967 (9th Cir.2014) (citing United States v. Rahman, 642 F.3d 1257, 1259 (9th Cir.2011)). Foley argues that the waiver is invalid because (1) the sentence does not comport with the terms of the plea agreement; and (2) the sentence is illegal. See United States v. Tsosie, 639 F.3d 1213, 1217 (9th Cir.2011). Both arguments fail.

First, the sentence Foley received was below the calculated sentencing guidelines range as determined by the district court and squarely within the specific sentencing terms of the plea agreement. See United States v. Bolinger, 940 F.2d 478, 480 (9th Cir.1991). Second, the…