Opinion
No. CR-19-02616-001-TUC-JAS (DTF)
01-30-2020
United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Mario Juan Fontes, III, Defendant.
MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION UPON A PLEA OF GUILTY
Upon Defendant's request to enter a plea of guilty pursuant to Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, this matter was referred to the Magistrate Judge by the District Court, with the written consents of the Defendant, counsel for the Defendant, and counsel for the United States.
Thereafter, the matter came on for a hearing on Defendant's plea of guilty to the Information which charges Title 21, U.S.C. §841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A)(viii), Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine (Count 1); Title 18, U.S.C 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (Counts 2 and 3); Title 18, U.S.C 924(d); Title U.S.C 2461(c) and Rule 32.2(a) Forfeiture Allegation in full compliance with Rule 11, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, before the Magistrate Judge, in open court and on the record.
In consideration of that hearing and the allocution made by the Defendant under oath on the record and in the presence of counsel, and the remarks of the Assistant United States Attorney, (A) I FIND as follows:
(1) that Defendant is competent to plead;(B) I RECOMMEND that the District Court accept the Defendant's plea of guilty to the Information which charges Title 21, U.S.C. §841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A)(viii), Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine (Count 1); Title 18, U.S.C 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (Counts 2 and 3); Title 18, U.S.C 924(d); Title U.S.C 2461(c) and Rule 32.2(a) Forfeiture Allegation . (C) The parties have fourteen (14) days from the date of service of this Report and Recommendation to file written objections with the District Court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: (D) Presentence Report to be prepared.
(2) that Defendant understands his/her right to trial;
(3) that Defendant understands what the minimum mandatory and maximum possible sentence is, including the effect of the supervised release term, and defendant understands that the sentencing guidelines apply and that the court may depart from those guidelines under some circumstances;
(4) that the plea of guilty by the Defendant has been knowingly and voluntarily made and is not the result of force or threats or of promises apart from the agreement between the parties;
(5) that Defendant understands the nature of the charge against him/her;
(6) that Defendant understands that his/her answers may later be used against him/her in a prosecution for perjury or false statement; and
(7) that there is a factual basis for the Defendant's plea;
(8) that the defendant knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily waived his/her right to appeal or collaterally attack his/her conviction and any sentence imposed if it is within the range permitted by the plea agreement;
and further,
(1) Any objection(s) to the presentence report shall be filed no later than 14
days after receiving the presentence report pursuant to Fed.R. Crim.P. 32 (f) (1);
(2) any response to the objection(s) to the presentence report shall be filed no later than 11 days after receiving the objection(s);
(3) any sentencing memorandum shall be filed no later than 5 business days prior to sentencing;
(4) Any party seeking to continue a sentencing date shall file a Motion to Continue no later than two (2) business days prior to the date of the hearing. Additionally, counsel shall telephonically notify chambers when sentencing is within two (2) business days;
(5) failure to comply with this Order may result in the imposition of sanctions.
Dated this 30th day of January, 2020.
/s/_________
Honorable D. Thomas Ferraro
United States Magistrate Judge