Opinion
1:22-MJ-00097-EPG
06-23-2022
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. TILISHA MORRISON, Defendant,
HEATHER E. WILLIAMS, Federal Defender ERIC V. KERSTEN, Assistant Federal Defender
HEATHER E. WILLIAMS, Federal Defender ERIC V. KERSTEN, Assistant Federal Defender
APPLICATION AND ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL
BARBARA A. MCAULIFFE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Defendant Tilisha Morrison, through the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California, hereby requests appointment of counsel.
On June 9, 2022, a Complaint was issued in the above captioned case. Ms. Morrison had an initial appearance on the allegations in the Northern District of Texas on June 17, 2022, at which time the Court appointed counsel and ordered she be released. Counsel in the Eastern District of California is needed in advance of arraignment in order to facilitate her appearance on the pending charges.
After reviewing her Financial Affidavit, it is respectfully recommended that counsel be promptly appointed.
ERIC V. KERSTEN Assistant Federal Defender Branch Chief, Fresno Office 1
ORDER
Having satisfied the Court that the defendant Tilisha Morrison is financially unable to retain counsel, the Court hereby appoints counsel pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A.
IT IS SO ORDERED. 2