Is a waiver of the right to appeal in a criminal plea agreement valid?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Pecina, 944 F.2d 910 (9th Cir. 1991):
We have recently upheld the validity of waivers of the right to appeal in plea agreements when they are knowingly and voluntarily made. United States v. Navarro-Botello, 912 F.2d 318, 321-22 (9th Cir.1990). The waiver of a nonconstitutional statutory right of appeal does not violate due process nor does it offend public policy. Id. at 321.
Pecina's plea agreement stated:
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