Opinion
Case No. 1:16-cr-47
10-14-2016
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ANTHONY THOMAS
Judge McDonough/Steger REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b), the undersigned United States Magistrate Judge conducted a plea hearing in this case on October 12, 2016. At the hearing, Defendant Anthony Thomas (hereinafter "Defendant") entered a plea of guilty to Count One of the Indictment. On the basis of the record made at the hearing, the Court finds that Defendant is fully knowledgeable and competent to enter an informed plea; the plea is made knowingly and with full understanding of each of the rights waived by Defendant; it is made voluntarily and free from any force, threats, or promises; Defendant understands the nature of the charges and penalties provided by law; and the plea has a sufficient basis in fact.
I therefore recommend that Defendant's plea of guilty to Count One of the Indictment be accepted, and that the Court adjudicate Defendant guilty of the charges set forth in Count One of the Indictment at the time of sentencing. I further recommend that Defendant remain in custody until sentencing in this matter. Acceptance of the plea, adjudication of guilt, and imposition of sentence are specifically reserved for the District Court Judge.
The Defendant's sentencing hearing is scheduled on January 27, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.
ENTER:
s/ Christopher H . Steger
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
NOTICE TO PARTIES
You have the right to de novo review by the district judge of the foregoing findings. Any application for review must be in writing, must specify the portions of the findings or proceedings objected to, and must be filed and served no later than fourteen (14) days after the plea hearing. Failure to file objections within fourteen days constitutes a waiver of any further right to challenge the plea of guilty in this matter. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b).