Opinion ID: 756753
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Heading: hefferan's waiver of his right to appeal

Text: 7 The government argues that we should dismiss Hefferan's appeal because he waived the right to appeal his sentence in the plea agreement. We agree. We review de novo whether the defendant has waived his statutory right to appeal. See United States v. Schuman, 127 F.3d 815, 817 (9th Cir.1997). 8 By signing his plea agreement, Hefferan waived the right to appeal his sentence unless it exceeded the maximum provided by law, or unless the sentencing court departed upward from his sentencing guideline range. He also waived the right to appeal any restitution order not exceeding $481,000. An express waiver of the right to appeal is valid as long as it is knowingly and voluntarily made. See United States v. DeSantiago-Martinez, 38 F.3d 394, 395 (9th Cir.1992). Hefferan makes no argument that his waiver of appeal was invalid; nor is there any indication that his waiver was not knowing and voluntary. Hefferan's sentence does not exceed the maximum provided by law and does not involve a departure. His restitution order does not exceed $481,000. Accordingly, we dismiss Hefferan's appeal. See United States v. Michlin, 34 F.3d 896, 901 (9th Cir.1994). 9