Opinion
CRIM. 21-214 (SDW)
07-28-2021
UNITED STATES v. MOISES MARROQUIN PELAEZ
ORDER REGARDING USE OF VIDEO CONFERENCING/TELECONFERENCING FOR FELONY PLEAS AND/OR SENTENCINGS
Honorable Susan D. Wigenton United States District Judge
In accordance with Standing Order 2020-06, this Court finds:
[√] That the Defendant (or the Juvenile) has consented to the use of video teleconferencing/teleconferencing to conduct the proceeding(s) held today, after consultation with counsel; and
[√] That the proceeding(s) to be held today cannot be further delayed without serious harm to the interests of justice, for the following specific reasons:
1. The global CO`VTD-19 pandemic and the inability to conduct in-person hearings;
2. The consent of Mr. Marroquin; and
3. The consent of the government.
Accordingly, the proceeding(s) held on this date may be conducted by:
[√] Video Teleconferencing
[ ] Teleconferencing, because video teleconferencing is not reasonably available for the following reason:
[ ] The Defendant (or the Juvenile) is detained at a facility lacking video teleconferencing capability.
[ ] Other: