Opinion
CR. 2:11-CR-00182 GEB
01-27-2012
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. BRUCE LEE CEARLOCK, Defendant.
BENJAMIN B. WAGNER United States Attorney KYLE REARDON Assistant U.S. Attorney By: KYLE REARDON Assistant U.S. Attorney By: CLYDE BLACKMON Attorney for the Defendant
BENJAMIN B. WAGNER
United States Attorney
KYLE REARDON
Assistant U.S. Attorney
STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER CONTINUING TRIAL
Court: Hon. Garland E. Burrell
The parties request that the trial confirmation hearing set for Friday, January 27, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., and the trial set for February 15, 2012, be vacated, and request that this matter be set for a status conference on Friday, February 3, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. The Court previously excluded time under Local Code T4 until the start of trial. The parties stipulate that this previously granted exclusion of time under Local Code T4 should be continued, and that the time between the granting of the parties' requested order and February 3, 2012, should be excluded from the calculation of time under the Speedy Trial Act. 18 U.S.C. § 3161.
Both parties need additional time to investigate and adequately prepare. Specifically, the defense has brought to the attention of the government communications that the defendant had with government officials that may have an impact on the case. In addition, Defense Counsel needs additional time to review the defendant's entire case file in order to properly advise his client. Finally, both parties are investigating the issue of loss in this case, and the results of that investigation may impact ongoing plea negotiations.
Accordingly, the parties believe that time should continued to be excluded under the Speedy Trial Act. The additional time is necessary to ensure effective preparation, taking into account the exercise of due diligence. 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(B)(iv); Local Code T4. The interests of justice served by granting this continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A).
Respectfully Submitted,
BENJAMIN B. WAGNER
United States Attorney
By: KYLE REARDON
Assistant U.S. Attorney
By: CLYDE BLACKMON
Attorney for the Defendant
ORDER
The trial confirmation hearing currently set for January 27, 2012, and the trial date currently set for February 15, 2012, in case number 2:11-CR-00182 GEB, are vacated. The matter is set for a further status conference on Friday, February 3, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., and the time between the filing of this order and February 3, 2012, is excluded from the calculation of time under the Speedy Trial Act in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 3161 and Local Code T4. The interests of justice served by granting this continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
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GARLAND E. BURELL, JR.
United States District Judge