Opinion
Criminal Action No. 10-cr-00567-MSK
11-06-2012
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. ESEQUIEL MEZA-TORRES, Defendant.
James Boma Matthew Golla
HONORABLE MARCIA S. KRIEGER
Courtroom Deputy: Patricia Glover
Court Reporter: Terri Lindblom
Probation Officer: Christine Zorn
Interpreter: Susanna Cahill
Counsel:
James Boma
Matthew Golla
SENTENCING MINUTES
9:06 a.m. Court in session.
Defendant present in custody.
Interpreter sworn.
Change of Plea Hearing on August 14, 2012. Defendant pled guilty to Counts 1 and 2 of the Indictment.
Parties received and reviewed the presentence report and all addenda.
The parties do not dispute the facts contained in the presentence report.
The parties do not dispute the calculation of the sentence under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines as set forth in the original presentence report.
The Government does request departure (Doc. #463). Argument.
The defendant does contend that the sentence should be different from that calculated under the Sentencing Guidelines in light of the sentencing objectives set forth in 18 U.S.C. Section 3553(a). (Doc. #476). Argument.
Allocution. - Statements made by: The GovernmentW, defense counsel
After consideration of the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 3553 (a), the Court announces the sentence it intends to impose as reflected in the record. Counsel are offered the opportunity for further argument. No further argument.
ORDER: The Government's Motion fo Downward Departure (Doc. #463) is GRANTED.
ORDER: The defendant's Motion for Non-Guideline Sentence (Doc. #476) is DENIED.
THE DEFENDANT IS SENTENCED AS REFLECTED IN THE RECORD.
The defendant is advised of his right to appeal.
ORDER: Defendant is remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal for the District of Colorado.
9:48 a.m. Court in recess.
Total Time: 42 minutes.
Hearing concluded.