United States v. Edward Earl Walker, AKA Earl Cage

83 F.3d 430 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Edward Earl WALKER, aka Earl Cage, Defendant-Appellant. No. 95-10103. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Feb. 2, 1996. Decided April 19, 1996. Before: CHOY, SNEED, and FERGUSON, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM * 2 Edward Earl Walker appeals his sentence after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine base with the intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1). He contends the district court erred when pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 2D1.1(b)(1) it imposed a two-level enhancement for possession of a dangerous weapon. 3 Because Walker knowingly and voluntarily waived the right to appeal his sentence, his appeal is dismissed. See United States v. Michlin, 34 F.3d 896, 898-99 (9th Cir.1994). 4 The district court found that the defendant's waiver of his right to appeal was voluntarily and knowingly made. At his change of plea hearing, the…