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United States v. Nunez

United States District Court, S.D. New York
Jan 7, 2021
20 Cr. 239 (ER) (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 7, 2021)

Opinion

20 Cr. 239 (ER)

01-07-2021

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. JOHNNY NUNEZ, Defendant.


ORDER

Edgardo Ramos, U.S.D.J.

The telephonic change of plea hearing is scheduled for January 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Counsel is directed to call (877) 411-9748 and use access code 3029857#. (Members of the press and public may call the same number, but will not be permitted to speak during the conference.)

SO ORDERED.

WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING

Check Proceeding that Applies

____Entry of Plea of Guilty

I am aware that I have been charged with violations of federal law. I have consulted with my attorney about those charges. I have decided that I wish to enter a plea of guilty to certain charges. I understand I have a right to appear before a judge in a courtroom in the Southern District of New York to enter my plea of guilty and to have my attorney beside me as I do. I am also aware that the public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic has interfered with travel and restricted access to the federal courthouse. I have discussed these issues with my attorney. By signing this document, I wish to advise the court that I willingly give up my right to appear in person before the judge to enter a plea of guilty. By signing this document, I also wish to advise the court that I willingly give up any right I might have to have my attorney next to me as I enter my plea so long as the following conditions are met. I want my attorney to be able to participate in the proceeding and to be able to speak on my behalf during the proceeding. I also want the ability to speak privately with my attorney at any time during the proceeding if I wish to do so.

Dated: ___

Print Name _________

Signature of Defendant_________

Sentence__________

____I understand that I have a right to appear before a judge in a courtroom in the Southern District of New York at the time of my sentence and to speak directly in that courtroom to the judge who will sentence me. I am also aware that the public health emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic has interfered with travel and restricted access to the federal courthouse. I do not wish to wait until the end of this emergency to be sentenced. I have discussed these issues with my attorney and willingly give up my right to be present, at the time my sentence is imposed, in the courtroom with my attorney and the judge who will impose that sentence. By signing this document, I wish to advise the court that I willingly give up my right to appear in a courtroom in the Southern District of New York for my sentencing proceeding as well as my right to have my attorney next to me at the time of sentencing on the following conditions. I want my attorney to be able to participate in the proceeding and to be able to speak on my behalf at the proceeding. I also want the ability to speak privately with my attorney at any time during the proceeding if I wish to do so.

Dated: ____

Print Name __________

Signature of Defendant__________

I hereby affirm that I am aware of my obligation to discuss with my client the charges against my client, my client's rights to attend and participate in the criminal proceedings encompassed by this waiver, and this waiver and consent form. I affirm that my client knowingly and voluntarily consents to the proceedings being held with my client and me both participating remotely.

Dated: ___

Print Name __________

Signature of Defense Counsel__________

Addendum for a defendant who requires services of an interpreter:

I used the services of an interpreter to discuss these issues with the defendant. The interpreter also translated this document, in its entirety, to the defendant before the defendant signed it. The interpreter's name is: .

Dated: _____

Signature of Defense Counsel_____

Accepted: _____

Signature of Judge_____

Dated:_____


Summaries of

United States v. Nunez

United States District Court, S.D. New York
Jan 7, 2021
20 Cr. 239 (ER) (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 7, 2021)
Case details for

United States v. Nunez

Case Details

Full title:UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. JOHNNY NUNEZ, Defendant.

Court:United States District Court, S.D. New York

Date published: Jan 7, 2021

Citations

20 Cr. 239 (ER) (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 7, 2021)