REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION

C. CLIFFORD SHIRLEY, Magistrate Judge.

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b), I conducted a plea hearing in this case on December 19, 2019. At the hearing, defendant entered a plea of guilty to the charge in the Information, that is, knowingly possessing firearms and ammunition after being convicted of a felony, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). On the basis of the record made at the hearing, I find the defendant is fully capable and competent to enter an informed plea; the plea is made knowingly and with full understanding of each of the rights waived by defendant; the plea is made voluntarily and free from any force, threats, or promises; the defendant understands the nature of the charge and penalties provided by law; and the plea has a sufficient basis in fact.

Therefore, I RECOMMEND defendant's plea of guilty to the charge of the Information, charging him with knowingly possessing firearms and ammunition after being convicted of a felony, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), be accepted; and the Court adjudicate defendant guilty of the charge in the Information, that is, knowingly possessing firearms and ammunition after being convicted of a felony, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).

I further RECOMMEND defendant remain in custody until sentencing in this matter. Acceptance of the plea, adjudication of guilt, and imposition of sentence are specifically reserved for the district judge.