STIPULATION AND ORDER TO CONTINUE THE STATUS CONFERENCE

SHEILA K. OBERTO, Magistrate Judge.

TO: THE CLERK OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, HONORABLE SHEILA K. OBERTO AND ANGELA SCOTT, ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY:

COMES NOW Defendant, JESUS LOPEZ-RETAMOZA, by and through his attorney of record, David A. Torres, hereby requesting that the status conference hearing currently set for Monday, March 18, 2019 be continued to Monday, May 20, 2019.

I recently received a plea agreement this past week from AUSA Angela Scott, however, I have been engaged in a homicide trial in the matter of People v. Bowers; BF167356A since late February. Trial is anticipated to conclude next week. In addition, I have not had an opportunity to review the plea agreement with Mr. Retamoza and am requesting that this matter be continued. I have been informed by Mr. Chavez that he too is reviewing an offer with his client. I have spoken to AUSA Angela Scott and all co-counsel, and they have no objection to continuing the status conference.

The parties also agree the delays resulting from the continuance shall be excluded in the interest of justice pursuant to 18 USC 3161 (h)(7)(A) and 3161 (h)(7)(B)(1). The ends of justice outweigh the interest of the public and defendant in a speedy trial.

IT IS SO STIPULATED.

ORDER

Defendant JESUS ALBERTO LOPEZ-RETAMOZA's request for a continuance is DENIED. The Court notes that this case has been pending since April 2018, and the status conference in this case was set over 3 months ago—on December 3, 2018.

The Court understands the need for the parties to engage in plea negotiations, which they may continue to do following the upcoming status conference.

IT IS SO ORDERED.