Is a waiver of the right to appeal valid if it is knowingly and voluntarily made?
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Shilt, 21 F.3d 1118 (9th Cir. 1994):
Shilt's plea agreement included a waiver of the right to appeal. Such a waiver is valid if it is knowingly and voluntarily made. United States v. Bolinger, 940 F.2d 478, 480 (9th Cir.1991). "[A Federal Rule of Civil Procedure] 11 colloquy on the waiver of the right to appeal is not a prerequisite to a finding that the waiver is valid; rather, a finding that the waiver is knowing and voluntary is sufficient." United States v. DeSantiago-Martinez, 980 F.2d 582, 583 (9th Cir.1992).
The waiver in this case is plainly written in easily understood language. The plea agreement reads:
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