United States v. Valdez

MEMORANDUM ** Richard Valdez appeals from the district court’s judgment and challenges the 110-month sentence imposed following his guilty-plea conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of . 18 U.S.C. §§ 922 (g)(1) and 924(a)(2). Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 , 87 S.Ct. 1396 , 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), Valdez’s counsel has filed a brief stating that there are no grounds for relief, along with a motion to withdraw as counsel of record. We have provided Valdez the opportunity to file a pro se supplemental brief. No pro se supplemental brief or answering brief has been filed. Valdez has waived his right to appeal his sentence. Our independent review of the record pursuant to Penson v. Ohio, 488 U.S. 75, 80 , 109 S.Ct. 346 , 102 L.Ed.2d 300 (1988), discloses no arguable issue as to the validity of the waiver. See United States v. Watson, 582 F.3d 974, 986-88 (9th Cir.2009). We accordingly dismiss the appeal. See id. at 988 . Counsel’s motion to withdraw is GRANTED. DISMISSED. This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.