Narrative Opinion Summary
Leo Leon Edwards appeals the lifetime term of supervised release following his guilty plea for failing to register as a convicted sex offender under 18 U.S.C. 2250(a). The court asserts jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. 1291 but ultimately dismisses the appeal. Edwards argues that the district court abused its discretion and inadequately explained the lifetime supervised release. However, a valid appeal waiver prevents the court from reviewing these arguments, referencing United States v. Watson, 582 F.3d 974, 986-88 (9th Cir. 2009). The case is dismissed, and the disposition is not suitable for publication or precedent, except as specified by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appeal Waiver Enforcementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court enforces the appeal waiver in Edwards' plea agreement, preventing review of his claims regarding the discretionary abuse and explanation of lifetime supervised release.
Reasoning: However, a valid appeal waiver prevents the court from reviewing these arguments, referencing United States v. Watson, 582 F.3d 974, 986-88 (9th Cir. 2009).
Jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. 1291subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court confirms its jurisdiction to hear the appeal under the statute governing the jurisdiction of the courts of appeals.
Reasoning: The court asserts jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. 1291 but ultimately dismisses the appeal.
Non-Publication and Precedentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court specifies that the disposition of the case is not intended for publication or as precedent, consistent with Ninth Circuit rules.
Reasoning: The case is dismissed, and the disposition is not suitable for publication or precedent, except as specified by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.