Opinion
DOCKET NO. 3:07CR238-R.
March 25, 2008
ORDER
THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Defendant's "Motion To Suppress Evidence And For Discovery, Dismissal, or Preclusion" and "Memorandum Of Law In Support . . ." filed March 21, 2008 (filed together as document #16); and on the Defendant's "Supplemental Motion For Discovery" filed March 24, 2008 (document #17). Before a hearing is scheduled on Defendant's motions, counsel will be required to meet in person to discuss their respective positions, including the possibility of a mutually acceptable plea agreement. Thereafter, unless Defendant explicitly withdraws his motions, the undersigned will require a written response from the Government.
NOW THEREFORE, in the interest of the fair and efficient administration of justice:
1. Counsel shall meet in person on or before Friday, April 11, 2008, to discuss their respective positions — both regarding a fair and appropriate disposition of the charges generally, and regarding Defendant's Motion To Suppress in particular.
2. Unless Defendant has withdrawn his Motion to Suppress on or before Thursday, April 17, 2008, the Assistant U.S. Attorney handling this case (Steven Kaufman) shall prepare and file a written response to Defendant's contentions on that date. In addition to filing, a copy of the Government's response shall be hand-delivered to the chambers of the undersigned the same day it is filed.
3. If the "Motion to Suppress . . ." and "Supplemental Motion For Discovery" are not withdrawn, a hearing shall be held thereon on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., in the U.S. Magistrate Judge's Courtroom, First Floor, U.S. Courthouse, 401 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, N.C.
4. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Order to defense counsel; AUSA Kaufman; and to the Honorable Martin K. Reidinger.