Moreno

MEMORANDUM **

Robert Anthony Moreno appeals from his conviction and the 256-month sentence imposed for conspiracy to commit bank robbery, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371 , armed bank robbery, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113 (a)(d), and use of a firearm during a crime of violence, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924 (c).

Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 , 87 S.Ct. 1396 , 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), counsel for Moreno has filed a brief stating there are no grounds for relief, and a motion to withdraw as counsel of record. Moreno has not filed a pro se supplemental brief.

We have conducted an independent review of the record pursuant to Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75, 83 , 109 S.Ct. 346 , 102 L.Ed.2d 300 (1988). We affirm the conviction. We dismiss the appeal of the sentence in light of the valid appeal waiver. See United States v. Nguyen, 235 F.3d 1179, 1182 (9th Cir.2000) (stating that an appeal waiver is valid when it is entered into knowingly and voluntarily); see also United States v. Cardenas, 405 F.3d 1046, 1048 (9th Cir.2005) (holding that the changes in sentencing law imposed by United States v. Booker, — U.S. -, 125 S.Ct. 738 , 160 L.Ed.2d 621 (2005), did not render…