Domingo

*1000 MEMORANDUM **

Jerry Raqiaza Domingo appeals his judgment and sentence for one count of knowingly and intentionally possessing with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine in excess of fifty (50) grams in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1). We conclude that Domingo has waived his right to appeal and therefore his appeal must be dismissed.

Domingo made a valid and enforceable waiver of his appellate rights. See U.S. v. Anglin, 215 F.3d 1064, 1068 (9th Cir.2000) (“The sole test of a waiver’s validity is whether it was made knowingly and voluntarily.”). Both the express language of the plea agreement and the dialogue between Domingo and the district court at the change of plea hearing indicate that Domingo’s waiver of his appellate rights was both knowing and voluntary. The possibility of a sentence below that which may have been imposed after a jury trial was a benefit to Domingo. See Corbitt v. New Jersey, 439 U.S. 212, 219-20 , 99 S.Ct. 492 , 58 L.Ed.2d 466 (1978) (“The plea may obtain for the defendant ‘the possibility or certainty [of] a lesser penalty than the sentence that could be imposed after a trial and a verdict of guilty.’ ”)(citing Brady v. United States,…