Opinion
Case Number: 1:12-mj-07010
10-03-2012
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