Opinion
1:21-CR-00303-2-JLT-SKO
06-22-2023
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. MIRNA MEDINA, Defendant,
HEATHER E. WILLIAMS, Federal Defender ERIC V. KERSTEN, Assistant Federal Defender Branch Chief, Fresno Office.
HEATHER E. WILLIAMS, Federal Defender ERIC V. KERSTEN, Assistant Federal Defender Branch Chief, Fresno Office.
APPLICATION AND ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL
BARBARA A. MCAULIFFE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Defendant, Mirna Medina, through the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California, hereby requests appointment of CJA counsel. The Federal Defenders has a conflict.
On December 9, 2021, an Indictment was issued in the above captioned case. Ms. Medina had an initial appearance on the allegations in the Central District of California on June 15, 2023, at which time the Court appointed counsel and ordered her released. Counsel in the Eastern District of California is needed in advance of arraignment in order to facilitate her appearance on July 5, 2023, in this district on the pending charges.
After reviewing his Financial Affidavit, it is respectfully recommended that CJA panel counsel be promptly appointed to facilitate her appearance.
ORDER
Having satisfied the Court that the defendant is financially unable to retain counsel, the Court hereby appoints CJA panel counsel pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A.
IT IS SO ORDERED.