Alexander
United States v. Alexander
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM **
Isaac Alexander appeals from his guilty-plea conviction and 66-month sentence for making false statements in connection with the acquisition of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922 (a)(6) and 924(a)(2), being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922 (g)(1) and 924(a)(2), and being a fugitive in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922 (g)(2) and 924(a)(2). We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.
Alexander contends that his rights under the Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act (“IAD”) were violated because he was not brought to trial within 180-days of his request for final disposition and because the district court erred by granting a continuance. Because Alexander entered an unconditional guilty plea, he waived his right to appeal these issues. Of. United States v. Bohn, 956 F.2d 208, 209 (9th Cir.1992) (holding that a defendant’s unconditional guilty plea waives his right to a speedy trial under the Speedy Trial Act); see also New York v. Hill, 528 U.S. 110 , 120 S.Ct. 659, 663-64 , 145 L.Ed.2d 560 (2000) (holding that a defendant can waive his right to a speedy trial under the IAD).…