Opinion
Case Number: 11-Mj-7007-KMT
12-28-2011
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. James Rodriguez
CONSENT TO PROCEED BEFORE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE IN A MISDEMEANOR CASE
The United States magistrate judge has explained to me the nature of the offense(s) with which I am charged and the maximum possible penalties which might be imposed if I am found guilty. The magistrate judge has informed me of my right to the assistance of legal counsel. The magistrate judge has informed me of my right to trial, judgment, and sentencing before a United States district judge or a United States magistrate judge.
I HEREBY: Waive (give up) my right to trial, judgment, and sentencing before a United States district judge, and I consent to trial, judgment and sentencing before a United States magistrate judge.
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Defendant
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY
The magistrate judge has advised me of my right to trial by jury.
I HEREBY: Waive (give up) my right to trial by jury.
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Defendant
Consented to by United States
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Signature
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Name and Title
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO HAVE THIRTY DAYS TO PREPARE FOR TRIAL
The magistrate judge has also advised me of my right to have at least thirty days to prepare for trial before the magistrate judge.
I HEREBY: Waive (give up) my right to have at least thirty days to prepare for trial.
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Defendant
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Defendant's Attorney (if any)
Approved By: __________
U.S. Magistrate Judge