Opinion
7:24-CR-17 (WLS-TQL-1)
07-05-2024
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. MICHAEL MATOS-GUTIERREZ, Defendant.
ORDER
W. LOUIS SANDS, SR. JUDGE
Before the Court is Defendant Michael Matos-Gutierrez's (“Defendant”) Unopposed Motion for Continuance in the Interests of Justice (Doc. 28). Therein, Defendant asks the Court to grant a continuance of his trial from the August 2024 trial term in the Valdosta Division, to the next Valdosta Division trial term. Defendant contends this continuance is warranted to allow sufficient time for discovery, investigation, and potential plea negotiations.
Based on the Defendant's stated reasons and the fact that the Government does not oppose the Motion, the Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting such a continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and Defendant in a speedy trial. 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B). Therefore, the Motion (Doc. 28) is GRANTED. The trial in the abovecaptioned matter is hereby CONTINUED to the Valdosta Division November 2024 term and its conclusion, or as may be otherwise ordered by the Court. Furthermore, it is ORDERED that the time lost under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3161, be EXCLUDED pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7) because the Court has continued the trial in this case and finds that the failure to grant a continuance would likely result in a miscarriage of justice. 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(B) (i).
SO ORDERED.