UNITED STATES v. ROSSI (2020)

Roger Richard Rossi appeals the 322-month sentence imposed following his guilty plea conviction for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. He raises arguments related to the district court's calculation of his guidelines range. The Government moves to dismiss or, alternatively, for summary affirmance based on the appeal waiver in Rossi's plea agreement.

This court reviews the enforceability of an appeal waiver de novo. United States v. Winchel, 896 F.3d 387, 388 (5th Cir. 2018). The record reflects that Rossi's appeal waiver was knowing and voluntary. See United States v. McKinney, 406 F.3d 744, 746 n.2 (5th Cir. 2005). In addition, the language of the appeal waiver applies to Rossi's appellate arguments. See United States v. Bond, 414 F.3d 542, 544 (5th Cir. 2005).

Accordingly, the Government's motion to dismiss the appeal is GRANTED, and its alternative motion for summary affirmance is DENIED.

APPEAL DISMISSED.

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PER CURIAM:* FN* Pursuant to 5th Cir. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.