Case Explained: USA V. RAMIREZ

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Filed: 2026-08-03 Docket: 4:23-cr-00073-JST-1 The ninth-circuit affirmed the conviction and sentences for coercion and enticement of a minor and receipt of child pornography, but dismissed the appeal regarding the restitution order due to a valid appeal waiver in the plea agreement. The court applied an independent review standard under *Penson v. Ohio* to determine if any non-frivolous issues existed despite the waiver. While the court identified a potential procedural defect regarding the lack of a reasonably accurate estimate for restitution, it found no actual basis to challenge the award based on the record. Consequently, the court dismissed the appeal in light of the enforceable waiver and granted counsel’s motion to withdraw under *Anders v. California*. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.