Ramirez-Rodriguez
United States v. Ramirez-Rodriguez
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM **
Rodrigo Ramirez-Rodriguez appeals from his guilty-plea conviction and 240-month sentence for conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine and/or cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 , 841(a)(1), and 851. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.
Ramirez-Rodriguez contends that the district court erred in various respects by conducting an insufficient guilty plea colloquy before accepting his guilty plea. Ramirez-Rodriguez concedes that he failed to object to the alleged insufficiencies at the plea hearing. Accordingly, we review for plain error. See United States v. Vonn, 535 U.S. 55, 75 , 122 S.Ct. 1043 , 152 L.Ed.2d 90 (2002). In its review, this court may consider the entire record, from defendant’s first appearance to his plea colloquy. See id.
First, appellant contends that the district court failed to make an adequate inquiry as to whether his plea was voluntary. This contention fails, as the record demonstrates that the inquiry was sufficient, and that the plea was knowing and voluntary. See Fed.R.Crim.P. Rule 11(d)(2000).
Appellant’s contention that the district court failed to inform him of the applicable mandatory minimum sentence…