Objection to sentence enhancement is waived where defendant indicated to district court that it had been resolved
SENTENCING United States v. Carrasco-Salazar, No. 06-2311, ___ F.3d ___ (10th Cir. Jul 30, 2007)(New Mexico). Appeal of sentence for unlawful reentry to United States after deportation. HELD: Defendant waived his objection to 16-level sentence enhancement by indicating to district court that it had been resolved. A party that forfeits a right by failing to make proper objection may obtain relief for plain error, but party that waives a right is not entitled to appellate relief. An abandoned objection at sentencing is waived. Read the opinion here. |
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