UNITED STATES v. BOROUGHF (2019)

ORDER AND JUDGMENT *

Following his acceptance of a plea agreement that included a waiver of his right to appeal, Edward Boroughf pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 113(a)(3). He was sentenced to 84 months’ imprisonment pursuant to a stipulation in the plea agreement. Despite his waiver, Boroughf filed a notice of appeal. The government has moved to enforce his appeal waiver. See United States v. Hahn, 359 F.3d 1315, 1328 (10th Cir. 2004) (en banc) (per curiam).

In evaluating a motion to enforce a waiver, we consider: “(1) whether the disputed appeal falls within the scope of the waiver of appellate rights; (2) whether the defendant knowingly and voluntarily waived his appellate rights; and (3) whether enforcing the waiver would result in a miscarriage of justice.” Id. at 1325. Boroughf has filed a response conceding that he waived his right to direct appeal. Aplt. Resp. at 2.

Our independent review confirms that Boroughf’s appeal waiver is enforceable. As he concedes, his appeal issues fall within the scope of his waiver or are issues not appropriately raised on direct appeal. The plea agreement clearly sets forth the appeal waiver and states that it was knowing and voluntary, and the district court confirmed Boroughf’s understanding of his appeal waiver during his change of plea hearing. Moreover, we see no evidence contradicting Boroughf’s knowing and voluntary acceptance of the appeal waiver. Finally, there is no indication that enforcing the waiver would result in a miscarriage of justice as defined in Hahn, 359 F.3d at 1327.

The motion to enforce is granted and this matter is dismissed.

Per Curiam