Opinion
CRIM. 21-213
01-19-2022
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. William Dennis Riker
ORDER REGARDING USE OF VIDEO CONFERENCING/TELECONFERENCING FOR FELONY PLEAS AND/OR SENTENCINGS
Honorable Brian R. Martinotti, United States District Judge.
In accordance with the operative COVID-19 standing orders, 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. COVID-19 pandemic;
2. Inability to conduct in-person hearing for indefinite period;
3. Efficient resolution of Mr. Riker's case; and 4. Consent of Mr. Riker.
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: