Opinion
Criminal Action 19-00157-06 10-CR-W-DGK
03-02-2022
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, v. RYAN C. WILLIAMS and AARON M. GROVES, Defendants.
MEMORANDUM OF MATTERS DISCUSSED AND ACTION TAKEN AT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
JILL A. MORRIS, United States Magistrate Judge.
The following matters were discussed and action taken during the pretrial conference:
PENDING CHARGE: Count One Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A) and 846 - Both Defendants
Count Two Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B) - Defendant Williams
Count Three Possession of Firearms and Drug Trafficking, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c)(1)(A)(i) - Defendant Williams
Count Five Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A) - Defendant Groves
Forfeiture Both Defendants TRIAL COUNSEL:
Government: Joseph Marquez
Case Agent: DEA Task Force Officer Wendi Winans
Defendant Williams: Angela Hasty
Defendant Groves: Sarah Hess
OUTSTANDING MOTIONS: None
ANTICIPATED MOTIONS: None
TRIAL WITNESSES:
Government: 13-14 with stipulations; 15 without stipulations
Defendant Williams: no additional witnesses; Defendant will not testify
Defendant Groves: no additional witnesses; Defendant will not testify
TRIAL EXHIBITS:
Government: 10-15 exhibits
Defendant Williams: no exhibits
Defendant Groves: no exhibits
DEFENSES: Defendant Williams:
(x) defense of general denial
() defenses of general denial and ______________
Defendant Groves:
(x) defense of general denial
() defenses of general denial and ______________
POSSIBLE DISPOSITION:
() Definitely for trial () Possibly for trial
() Motion to continue to be filed (x) Likely a plea will be worked out
TRIAL TIME: 2 ½ - 3 days
Government's case including jury selection: 2 ½ days Defense case: no additional time
STIPULATIONS: Defendant Williams:
() not likely
() not appropriate
(x) likely as to:
() chain of custody
() chemist's reports
(x) prior felony conviction
() interstate nexus of firearm
() other:
Defendant Groves:
() not likely
() not appropriate
(x) likely as to:
(x) chain of custody
() chemist's reports
() prior felony conviction
() interstate nexus of firearm
() other:
UNUSUAL QUESTIONS OF LAW: None
FILING DEADLINES:
Witness and Exhibit Lists: Government: March 7, 2022
Defense: March 7, 2022
Counsel are requested to list witnesses in alphabetical order on their witness list.
Exhibit Index, Voir Dire, Jury Instructions: March 7, 2022
Jury instructions must comply with Local Rule 51.1
Motions in Limine: March 7, 2022
TRIAL SETTING: Criminal jury trial docket commencing March 21, 2022
Please note: Government counsel is unavailable on Monday, March 21, 2022. Counsel for Defendant Williams has another case set on the March docket, USA v. Dameon Williams, 19-00035-CR-W-HFS. Counsel for Defendant Groves' office also has another case on the March docket, USA v. Trevontae Stewart, 20-00254-CR-W-GAF.
OTHER:
() A -speaking interpreter is required.
() Other assistive devices:
IT IS SO ORDERED.