Opinion
1:23-PO-00143-1-SAB
09-15-2023
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. MIGUEL A. NEGRETE, Defendant,
HEATHER E. WILLIAMS, Bar #122664 Federal Defender ERIC V. KERSTEN, Bar #226429 Assistant Federal Defender
HEATHER E. WILLIAMS, Bar #122664 Federal Defender ERIC V. KERSTEN, Bar #226429 Assistant Federal Defender
APPLICATION AND ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL
BARBARA A. MCAULIFFE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Defendant, Miguel A. Negrete, through the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California, hereby requests appointment of CJA counsel, the Federal Defender has a conflict.
On July 8, 2023, Park law enforcement cited Mr. Negrete for carrying or possessing a weapon in violation of 36 CFR § 2.4(g). The violation carries a sentence of custody up to 6 months, fine under 18 U.S.C. § 1865, or both. Mr. Negrete has his initial appearance on September 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone.
Mr. Negrete submits the attached Financial Affidavit as evidence of his inability to retain counsel at this time. After reviewing his Financial Affidavit, it is respectfully recommended that CJA Panel Attorney, Carolyn Phillips, be appointed nunc pro tunc as of September 13, 2023.
ORDER
Having satisfied the Court that the defendant is financially unable to retain counsel at this time, the Court hereby appoints CJA Panel Attorney, Carolyn Phillips, nunc pro tunc as of September 13, 2023, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A.
IT IS SO ORDERED.