Opinion
Docket No. 3:05CR306-MU.
February 8, 2006
ORDER
THIS MATTER is before the Court on Defendant's "Motion To Suppress And Incorporated Memorandum of Law" (document #13) filed February 7, 2006. Before a hearing is scheduled on Defendant's Motion, counsel will be required to meet in person to discuss their respective positions, including the possibility of a mutually acceptable plea agreement. Thereafter, unless Defendant explicitly withdraws his motion, the undersigned will require a written response from the Government.
NOW THEREFORE, in the interest of the fair and efficient administration of justice:
1. Counsel shall meet in person on or before Thursday, February 16, 2006, to discuss their respective positions — both regarding a fair and appropriate disposition of the charges generally, and regarding Defendant's Motion To Suppress in particular.
2. Unless Defendant has withdrawn his Motion to Suppress on or before Thursday, February 23, 2006, the Assistant U.S. Attorney handling this case (C. Nicks Williams) shall prepare and file a written response to Defendant's contentions on that date. In addition to filing, a copy of the Government's response shall be hand-delivered to the chambers of the undersigned the same day it is filed.
3. If the "Motion to Suppress . . ." is not withdrawn, a hearing shall be held thereon on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the U.S. Magistrate Judge's Courtroom, First Floor, U.S. Courthouse, 401 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, N.C.
4. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Order to defense counsel; AUSA C. Nicks Williams; and to the Honorable Graham C. Mullen.
SO ORDERED.