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United States v. Sisco

Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Decided August 14, 2009No. 07-3161PublishedCited by 34 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

SMITH, Circuit Judge.

Anthony Sisco pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of cocaine base, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A), as part of a written plea agreement. This plea agreement contained a waiver of appellate rights. Despite this waiver, Sisco argues on appeal that the district court 1 committed procedural errors in setting his 480-month sentence. We enforce the waiver and dismiss Sisco’s appeal.

I. Background

Police came to Sisco’s apartment in Kansas City, Missouri, to investigate an alarm. The officers noticed a strong smell of…

2Cases cited7 opinions

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  2. Aaron M. Deroo v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2000
  3. United States v. Jeffrey Paul Moser, A/K/A Harry N. MoserCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1999
  4. United States v. Leland Duane YoungCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2000
  5. United States v. Daniel GreatwalkerCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2002

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3Cited by34 opinions

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  5. United States v. BoneshirtCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2011

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