Opinion
20CR578 (LAK)
06-17-2021
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. Philip Reichenthal Defendant.
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDING
Check Proceeding that Applies
______ Arraignment
I have beengiven a copy of the Indictment containing the chargesagainst me and have reviewed it with my attorney, . I understand that I have a right to appear before a judge in a courtroom ihthe Southern District of New York to confirm that I have received and reviewed the indictment; to have the indictment read aloud to me if I wish; and to enter a plea of either guilty or hot guilty before the judge. After consultation with my attorney, I wish to pfead not guilty. By signing this document, f wish to advise the court of the following, I willingly give up my right to appear in a courtroom in the Southern District of New York to advise the court that:
1) 1 have received and reviewed a copy of the indictment.
2) [ do not need the judge to read the indictment aloud to me.
3) I plead not guilty to the charges against me in the indictment.
____ Bail Hearing
I amapptying or in the future may apply for release from detention, or if not detained, for modification, of the conditions of my release from custody, that is, my bail conditions, I understand, that! have a right to appear before a judge in a courtroom in the Southern District of New York at the time that my attorney makes such an application, I'have discussed these rights with my attorney and wish to give upthese rights for the period of time in which access to the courthouse has been restricted on account of the.COVID-19 pandemic. I request that my attorney be permitted to make applications for my release from custody or for modification of the conditions of my release even though I will hot be present, and to make such applications in writing or by telephone In my attorney's discretion.
X Conference
I have been charged in an indictment with violations of federal law. 1 understand that I have a right to be present at all conferences concerning this Indictment .that are held by a judge in the. Southern District of New York, unless the conference involves; only a question of law. I understand that at these conferences: the judge may, among other things, . 1) set a schedule for the case including the date at which the trial will be. held, and 2) determine whether, under the Speedy Trial Act, certain periods of time should be properly excluded in setting†he time by which the trial must occur, I have discussed these issues with my'attorney and wish to give up my right to be present at the conferences. By signing this document, I wish to advise the court that I willingly give up my right to be present at the conferences In my case for the period of time in which access to the courthouse has been restrictedon account of the COVID-19 pandemic. I request that my attorney be permitted to represent my interests at-the proceedings even though I will not be present.
I hereby affirm that I am aware of my obligation to discuss with my client the charges contained' in the indictment, my client's rights to attend and participate In the criminal proceedings, encompassed by this waiver, andthts waiver form. I affirm that my client knowingly and voluntarily consents to the proceedings being heid in my client's absence, 1 will inform my client of what transpires at the proceedings and provide my client with a copy of the transcript of the proceedings, if requested.
Addendum for a defendant who requires services of an interpreter:
I. used the services of an interpreter to discuss these issues with thedefendant. The interpreter also translated this document, in its entirety, to the defendant before the defendant signed it. The interpreter's name is: