Bernadel

United States v. Bernadel

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331 F. App'x 487
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitMay 26, 2009No. 07-10426California231 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

MEMORANDUM **

Mario Gerard Bernadel appeals from the 33-month sentence imposed following his guilty-plea conviction for making false declarations in bankruptcy proceedings, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 152 (3). We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

The government contends that this appeal is barred due to the appeal waiver. We reject this contention as to Bernadel’s argument that he did not knowingly and voluntarily waive his right to counsel under Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 835 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975). See United States v. Bibler, 495 F.3d 621, 624 (9th Cir.2007).

Bernadel asserts that remand is required because the district court failed to admonish him regarding potential punishment and the dangers of representing himself before permitting him to proceed pro se at his sentencing hearing. We conclude, on review of the record as a whole, that Bernadel’s waiver of his right to counsel was knowing and voluntary. See Lopez v. Thompson, 202 F.3d 1110, 1118-19 (9th Cir.2000); see also United States v. Hayes, 231 F.3d 1132, 1138-39 (9th Cir.2000).

Bernadel’s contention that the district court plainly erred by denying his motion of…

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