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U.S. v. MORRIS, 1:11-cr-00286. (2012)

Court: District Court, W.D. Michigan Number: infdco20120203925 Visitors: 4
Filed: Jan. 17, 2012
Latest Update: Jan. 17, 2012
Summary: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ELLEN S. CARMODY, Magistrate Judge. Pursuant to W.D. MICH. L.CR.R. 11.1, I conducted a plea hearing in the captioned case on January 12, 2012, after receiving the written consent of defendant and all counsel. At the hearing, defendant Robert Charles Morris entered a plea of guilty to the Superseding Felony Information in exchange for the undertakings made by the government in the written plea agreement. In the Superseding Felony Information, defendant is charged with
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION

ELLEN S. CARMODY, Magistrate Judge.

Pursuant to W.D. MICH. L.CR.R. 11.1, I conducted a plea hearing in the captioned case on January 12, 2012, after receiving the written consent of defendant and all counsel. At the hearing, defendant Robert Charles Morris entered a plea of guilty to the Superseding Felony Information in exchange for the undertakings made by the government in the written plea agreement. In the Superseding Felony Information, defendant is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine and a quantity of methamphetamine, both Schedule II controlled substances, and 100 kilograms or more of marijuana and a quantity of 3,4-methylenedioxy methamphetamine (MDMA), commonly referred to as "Ecstacy," both Schedule I controlled substances in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(B)(ii), (vii) and (C). On the basis of the record made at the hearing, I find that defendant is fully capable and competent to enter an informed plea; that the plea is made knowingly and with full understanding of each of the rights waived by defendant; that it is made voluntarily and free from any force, threats, or promises, apart from the promises in the plea agreement; that the defendant understands the nature of the charge and penalties provided by law; and that the plea has a sufficient basis in fact.

I therefore recommend that defendant's plea of guilty to the Superseding Felony Information be accepted, that the court adjudicate defendant guilty, and that the written plea agreement be considered for acceptance at the time of sentencing. Acceptance of the plea, adjudication of guilt, acceptance of the plea agreement, and imposition of sentence are specifically reserved for the district judge.

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