Filed: Oct. 14, 2015
Latest Update: Oct. 14, 2015
Summary: MEMORANDUM OF MATTERS DISCUSSED AND ACTION TAKEN AT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ROBERT E. LARSEN , Magistrate Judge . Pursuant to the order of the Court en banc of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, a pretrial conference was held in the above-entitled cause before me on October 14, 2015. Defendant Ortega-Montalvo appeared in person and with appointed counsel Ronna Holloman-Hughes. The United States of America appeared by Assistant United States Attorney John Cow
Summary: MEMORANDUM OF MATTERS DISCUSSED AND ACTION TAKEN AT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ROBERT E. LARSEN , Magistrate Judge . Pursuant to the order of the Court en banc of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, a pretrial conference was held in the above-entitled cause before me on October 14, 2015. Defendant Ortega-Montalvo appeared in person and with appointed counsel Ronna Holloman-Hughes. The United States of America appeared by Assistant United States Attorney John Cowl..
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MEMORANDUM OF MATTERS DISCUSSED AND ACTION TAKEN AT PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
ROBERT E. LARSEN, Magistrate Judge.
Pursuant to the order of the Court en banc of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, a pretrial conference was held in the above-entitled cause before me on October 14, 2015. Defendant Ortega-Montalvo appeared in person and with appointed counsel Ronna Holloman-Hughes. The United States of America appeared by Assistant United States Attorney John Cowles.
I. BACKGROUND
On January 6, 2015, an indictment was returned charging Defendant with one count of illegal reentry, in violation of 8 U.S.C. §§ 1326(a) and (b)(2).
The following matters were discussed and action taken during the pretrial conference:
II. TRIAL COUNSEL
Mr. Cowles announced that he will be the trial counsel for the government. The case agent to be seated at counsel table is Scott Lindsey, Homeland Security.
Ms. Holloman-Hughes announced that she will be the trial counsel for Defendant Ortega-Montalvo.
III. OUTSTANDING MOTIONS
There are no pending motions in this case.
IV. TRIAL WITNESSES
Mr. Cowles announced that the government intends to call 1 witness during the trial.
Ms. Holloman-Hughes announced that Defendant Ortega-Montalvo does not intend to call any witnesses during the trial. Defendant will not testify.
V. TRIAL EXHIBITS
Mr. Cowles announced that the government will offer approximately 5 exhibits in evidence during the trial.
Ms. Holloman-Hughes announced that Defendant Ortega-Montalvo will not offer any exhibits in evidence during the trial.
VI. DEFENSES
Ms. Holloman-Hughes announced that Defendant Ortega-Montalvo will not present a defense.
VII. POSSIBLE DISPOSITION
Ms. Holloman-Hughes stated this case is definitely for trial.
VIII. STIPULATIONS
Stipulations are likely as to the presentation of evidence.
IX. TRIAL TIME
Counsel were in agreement that this case will take 1 hour to try.
X. EXHIBIT LIST, VOIR DIRE AND INSTRUCTIONS
The U. S. Magistrate Judge ordered:
That, in addition to the requirements of the Stipulations and Orders filed June 16, 2015, counsel for each party file and serve a list of exhibits he/she intends to offer in evidence at the trial of this case on the form entitled Exhibit Index and have all available exhibits premarked using the stickers provided by the Clerk of Court by October 14, 2015.
XI. UNUSUAL QUESTIONS OF LAW
No motions in limine are anticipated. There are no unusual questions of law.
XII. TRIAL SETTING
The parties are requesting a bench trial at the earliest opportunity following the current trial docket.
