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Drop Out Yard
by Carolyn Perkins 19 Oct '21

19 Oct '21

Does anyone know a good "drop out yard"- a federal prison that is safe for individuals who have dropped out of gangs? That also has an RDAP program?

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>New Large Multi-codefendant Cases - Covid Opt-out
by UFDCJA.org Mail 22 Apr '21

22 Apr '21

From: Rebecca Skordas <rebecca_skordas(a)utd.uscourts.gov> We have two big drug conspiracy cases coming the first week of May, with about 40 defendants total. They all have to be arraigned within 48 hours of arrest. There's no way that the court can schedule hearings with the jail for that many people in two days over Zoom. The I/A's will be held in person. If you are uncomfortable with an in-person hearing, please let me know. Please don't feel like you have to sign up for one of these cases if you are uncomfortable with coming into the courthouse. -- This email was sent from the Mailing List Service form on UFDCJA.org

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>Vacancy Announcement Federal Public Defender Office St. George
by UFDCJA.org Mail 20 Apr '21

20 Apr '21

From: Rebecca Skordas <rebecca_skordas(a)utd.uscourts.gov> The Federal Defender's Office has an opening for an attorney in St. George. They are looking for someone with trial experience. They are open to training someone who lacks federal experience. If you or someone you know is interested, the announcement is posted on the homepage of the CJA website. -- This email was sent from the Mailing List Service form on UFDCJA.org

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>New & Improved Expert Directory
by UFDCJA.org Mail 19 Apr '21

19 Apr '21

From: Rebecca Skordas <rebecca_skordas(a)utd.uscourts.gov> Good afternoon, We overhauled the expert directory on the CJA website. We improved the search engine and added new experts. Check it out at https://ufdcja.org/business-directory/?wpbdp_view=search Rebecca -- This email was sent from the Mailing List Service form on UFDCJA.org

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>General Order 21-003/ Criminal Jury Working List
by UFDCJA.org Mail 22 Mar '21

22 Mar '21

From: Rebecca Skordas <rebecca_skordas(a)utd.uscourts.gov> In General Order 21-003, Judge Shelby ordered that criminal jury trials will begin 4/29. There's only one courtroom available. The court has a working draft of the line up for jury trials. The list is by no means set in stone and changes frequently. The most recent list I have seen is dated March 11. I'm not in the loop, so don't assume that I receive regular courtesy copies. If you want to know where your case is on the March 11 list, you are encouraged to call the presiding judge in your case. If you have any questions, please feel fee to call me. - Rebecca -- This email was sent from the Mailing List Service form on UFDCJA.org

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>Plea In Abeyance
by UFDCJA.org Mail 29 Jan '21

29 Jan '21

From: Gregory Ferbrache <gregory(a)ferbrachelaw.com> I have searched for the statute or rule governing PIA's (there is a state statute), and I know we did enter them in misdemeanor court before Judge Warner on occasion when I practiced as friend of the court, or at least I think we did. I have a misdemeanor case that I would like to see if the prosecutor would consider a PIA and wanted to review any rule or statute beforehand. If you have a cite, I would greatly appreciate your direction. -- This email was sent from the Mailing List Service form on UFDCJA.org

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Rule 3.7 Lawyer as Witness Motion to Disqualify
by Gregory Ferbrache 27 Nov '20

27 Nov '20

Mates, Happy Turkey Day weekend. Does anyone have a template motion to disqualify a prosecutor who is also a witness in the same matter? I am always up for a chat regarding doing so if you have experience in such matters... Be well, Gregory Ferbrache Ferbrache Law Ferbrachelaw.com (801)440-7476 Confidentiality Notice: This communication with its contents contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, open, or otherwise view the contents of this mail. Please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication.

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>Zoom hearings
by UFDCJA.org Mail 17 Nov '20

17 Nov '20

From: fred metos <fred(a)gfredmetos.com> Rebecca and I are looking for feedback on evidentiary hearings on Zoom in federal court. Please let me know what the problems were and if you believe that trials could be conducted on zoom. We had a panel discussion on the plexiglass courtrooms. Do any of you think that doing trials on zoom may be better? -- This email was sent from the Mailing List Service form on UFDCJA.org

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>Government Objects to Request for Bench Trial
by UFDCJA.org Mail 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

From: Gregory Ferbrache <gregory(a)ferbrachelaw.com> Mates, I hope you are all well. A certain AUSA is harassing my client with Superseding Indictments and detention hearings that lack merit. Unfortunately, the meritousness can best addressed by trial, or at least 9 of the ten counts and the 7 additional counts AUSA will seek to present to the Grand Jury in the next week or so. By the way, it is also a NO OFFER, in spite of her falling within Zone A. Rather than wait the year for a vaccine, my client agreed to a bench trial which we asserted our demand in writing during the detention hearing. The detention hearing ended up being continued due to the AUSA's lack of notice as to the allegations. As to the bench trial demand, the AUSA objected under Rule 23 and asserted his right to a jury trial. AUSA has until next Friday to formally file his objection. I have yet to do the legal research on the right of the government to demand a jury trial on a felony matter being equal to that of the defendant's right, especially when there is a suspension of jury trials but not bench trials. If I am dead in the water, that would be good to know as well. If anyone would like to chat with me regarding this, I would be happy to discuss... (801)440-7476. -- This email was sent from the Mailing List Service form on UFDCJA.org

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State Custody versus Federal Custody
by Carolyn Perkins 22 Oct '20

22 Oct '20

I took over a case from the public defender's office. The first attorney decided the client should stay in state's custody. I talked to client's parole attorney, and we agreed he should be in federal custody. How do I get him into federal custody now? I am guessing maybe a writ, and does someone have a sample? Thanks

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