Unopposed Motion for Extension of Sentencing Briefing Deadlines (First Request)

JAMES C. MAHAN, District Judge.

Certification: This motion is timely filed under Local Rule 6-1.

Defendant Leon Benzer, through counsel, moves this Court to continue the remaining sentencing briefing deadlines for 7 days. Currently, Mr. Benzer's response to the government's sentencing brief is due July 9, 2018, and the government's reply to Mr. Benzer's response is due July 27, 2018. ECF 838. The sentencing hearing is currently scheduled for August 10, 2018. ECF 838. The requested 7 day extension will not impact the scheduled sentencing date. This is the first request to extend the sentencing briefing deadlines.

On June 28, 2018, undersigned counsel contacted government counsel, who agrees to this motion. Also on June 28, 2018, undersigned counsel spoke with Mr. Benzer, who agrees to the extension. In light of the July 4th holiday, the extension is necessary to gather additional information and consult with Mr. Benzer regarding his response, and to allow the government adequate time to reply to Mr. Benzer's response.

Therefore, Mr. Benzer moves this Court to extend the remaining sentencing briefing deadlines by 7 days, with his response to the government's sentencing brief to be due July 16, 2018, and the government's reply to be due August 3, 2018. A proposed order is attached, pursuant to Local Rule 6-2.

Order

It is ordered that the remaining sentencing briefing deadlines be vacated and continued by 7 days:

1. The Defendant will file his response by July 16, 2018.

2. The Government will file its reply, if any, by August 3, 2018.

IT IS SO ORDERED.