Case details

Court: hid
Docket #: 1:03-cr-00555
Case Name: USA v. Galu
PACER case #: 13921
Date filed: 2003-11-25
Date terminated: 2005-05-26
Date of last filing: 2007-01-09

Documents

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2003-11-13 1 0 Complaint Criminal COMPLAINT by SA Charles Pang, BATF against Sugalu Galu signed by Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang [ 1:03-m -966 ] (gs)
2003-11-13 2 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION to detain Defendant without Bail by USA as to Sugalu Galu [ 1:03-m -966 ] (gs)
2003-11-13 3 0 Minutes - Miscellaneous EP: MINUTES: INITIAL APPEARANCE - Deft present, in custody; Deft sworn to the financial affidavit and request for court appointed atty is GRANTED; Ms. Faymonvill is appointed as deft's counsel; Motion to detain has been filed by the govt.; Detention hearing set for 1:30 11/18/03; preliminary hearing set for 2:00 11/26/03 for before Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang ; Sugalu Galu, USA Attorney Omer Poirier, Loretta A. Faymonville present (Ct Rptr: C5; 1199) by Judge Chang [ 1:03-m -966 ] (gs)
2003-11-13 4 0 Financial Affidavit - CJA23 FINANCIAL Affidavit as to Sugalu Galu [ 1:03-m -966 ] (gs)
2003-11-13 5 0 Order of Detention ORDER of Temporary Detention Pending Hearing Pursuant to Bail Reform Act as to Sugalu Galu by Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang [ 1:03-m -966 ] (gs)
2003-11-18 6 0 Minutes - Miscellaneous EP: MINUTES: [2-1] Detention hearing - Deft present in custody; Govt's motion to detain defenadnt-is hereby granted; Deft is hereby ordered detained; Mr. Poirier to prepare the Detention Order ; Sugalu Galu, USA Attorney Omer Poirier, William Domingo present (Ct Rptr: C5; 1205) by Judge Chang [ 1:03-m -966 ] (gs)
2003-11-20 7 0 Order of Detention ORDER to Detain Defendant without Bail by Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang as to Sugalu Galu [ 1:03-m -966 ] (gs)
2003-11-25 8 0 Indictment EP: INDICTMENT by USA Counts filed against Sugalu Galu (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3; Summons ordered ( Laura Savo ) by Judge Chang (gs)
2003-11-25 9 0 Summons Issued PS issued as to Sugalu Galu ; arraignment set for 2:30 11/26/03 for Sugalu Galu before Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (gs)
2003-11-26 10 0 Minutes - Miscellaneous EP: MINUTES: A & P as to the Indictment - Deft present in custody; Arrn. Waived. Plea of Not Guilty as to the Indictment; Jury Selection/Jury Trial-January 27, 2004 @9:00 a.m. before Judge Gillmor Final PreTrial Conference-December 29, 2003 @l0:30 a.m. before Judge Kurren. Defendant's Motions are to be filed by December 17, 2003 Government's Response to be filed by December 30, 2003 Detention Order to remain in effect ; Sugalu Galu, USA Attorney Omer G. Poirier, William M. Domingo present (Ct Rptr: C5; 1213) by Judge Chang (gs)
2003-12-01 11 0 Summons Returned Executed PS returned executed on 11/26/03 as to Sugalu Galu (gs)
2003-12-23 12 0 Notice of Hearing NOTICE - The Final pretrial conference is continued from December 29, 2003 to January 5, 2004 @ 10:00 a.m. before the Honorable Kevin S.C. Chang for Sugalu Galu (gs)
2003-12-31 13 0 Notice of Hearing NOTICE of hearing - A stipulation to continue trial, final pretrial conference dates and motions deadline will be submitted for court approval (this stipulation will reflect excludable time); The new dates are listed below: Jury Selection/Jury trial set for 9:00 4/6/04 for Sugalu Galu before Judge Gillmor ; Final pretrial conference set 10:00 3/8/04 for Sugalu Galu before Judge Kurren ; Defendant's Motions are to be filed by 01/26/04; Govt's Response to be filed by 02/09/04 (afc)
2004-01-06 14 0 Stipulation and Order STIPULATION and order Continuing Trial and to Exclude Time by Judge Helen Gillmor ; jury trial set for 9:00 4/6/04 for Sugalu Galu; Pretrial #2 set for 8:30 3/19/04 for Sugalu Galu ; pretrial conference set for 10:00 3/8/04 for Sugalu Galu ; Time excluded: 1/27/04 - 4/6/04 (gs)
2004-01-21 15 0 Motion for Reconsideration Notice of Motion; MOTION to reconsider Bail by defendant Sugalu Galu ; Declaration of Counsel; Certificate of Service Motion hearing set for 1/23/04 @ 10:30 a.m. (gs)
2004-01-23 16 0 Minutes - Miscellaneous EP: MINUTES: Deft Sugalu Galu's Motion to Reconsider Bail - Deft present, in custody; Motion Denied; Govt to prepare the Order; Deft remanded to the custody of the USMS [15-1]; Sugalu Galu, USA Attorney Omer G. Poirier, William M. Domingo present (Ct Rptr: C5-3; 10:37-10:42:37) by Judge Chang (gs)
2004-01-27 17 0 Motion to Suppress Notice of Motion; MOTION to suppress evidence and statements by defendant Sugalu Galu ; Memorandum of Law; Declaration of Counsel; Certificate of Service Motion hearing set for 3/19/04 @ 9:00 a.m. (gs)
2004-02-13 18 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE to Motion to Suppress Seized Evidence; Certificate of Service by plaintiff USA re [17-1] (gs)
2004-03-05 19 0 Notice of Hearing NOTICE of hearing - Final pretrial conference previously set for 03/08/04 at 10:00 is set for 10:00 3/22/04 for Sugalu Galu before the Honorable Barry M. Kurren (afc)
2004-03-18 20 0 Notice of Hearing NOTICE of hearing - The hearing on the Final Pretrial Conference and Motion to Suppress Evidence and Statements is continued from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2004 before the Honorable Helen Gillmor [17-1] (afc)
2004-03-19 21 0 Minutes - Miscellaneous EP: MINUTES: FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE - DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE AND STATEMENTS - The defendant is present in custody. Thomas K. Cayetano CST Government rested. Defendant rested. DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE AND STATEMENTS is DENIED. FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERECE held. Estimated trial time: Government 2-3 days Defendant 1 day Jury Selection/Trial is set for April 6, 2004 @ 9:00 a.m. cc: Edric M. Ching, Esq. William M. Domingo, Esq. [17-1] ; Sugalu Galu, USA Attorneys Edric M. Ching, Marshall H. Silverberg, atty William M. Domingo, ATF Charles Pang present (Ct Rptr: Steve Platt) by Judge Helen Gillmor (afc)
2004-03-22 22 0 Minutes - Miscellaneous EO: MINUTES: Continued : [Final Pretrial Conference] from 03/22/2004 10:00:00 AM to 03/25/2004 11:00:00 AM before BMK by Judge Barry M. Kurren (afc)
2004-03-24 23 0 Notice of Hearing NOTICE of hearing - Motion for withdrawal of not guilty plea and to plead anew set for 11:00 4/5/04 for Sugalu Galu before Mag Judge Barry M. Kurren (afc)
2004-04-05 24 0 Minutes - Miscellaneous EP: MINUTES: Motion for Withdrawal of Not Guilty Plea and to Plead Anew - deft present in custody. Deft will not plead guilty at this time. Domingo will file a M/Continue Trial with Judge Gillmor. Deft remanded to custody of marshal ; Sugalu Galu, USA Attorney Edric Ming-Kai Ching, William M. Domingo present (Ct Rptr: C6;CD 3 10:46-10:47) by Judge Kurren (gs)
2004-04-09 25 0 Stipulation and Order Second STIPULATION Continuing Trial Date and Excluding Time Under The Speedy Trial Act; Order by Judge Helen Gillmor ; jury trial set for 9:00 5/4/04; Pretrial #2 set for 11:00 4/15/04; Time excluded for Sugalu Galu : 4/6/04 - 5/4/04 (gs)
2004-04-19 26 0 Notice of Hearing NOTICE - Motion for withdrawal of not guilty plea and to plead anew set for April 22, 2004 @ 10:30 a.m. before Judge Chang for Sugalu Galu (gs)
2004-04-15 27 0 Minutes - Miscellaneous EP: MINUTES: Final Pretrial Conference Defendant present in custody with counsel William Domingo. Arguments made. Length of trial: Government - 2 -3 days. Defendant half day. Jury Trial continued to Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Court excludes time under the speedy trial act dates from May 4, 2004 to May 18, 2004. Further pretrial conference continued to Friday, May 7, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. before the Honorable Helen Gillmor ; Sugalu Galu, USA Attorney Edric Ming-Kai Ching, William M. Domingo present (Ct Rptr: ESR (SM)) by Judge Gillmor (gs)
2004-04-22 28 0 Notice of Hearing NOTICE - At the Government's request, the Motion for withdrawal of Not Guilty Plea and to Plead Anew currently set for 4/22/04 before Judge Chang has been continued to 4/23/04 at 10:30 a.m. before Judge Chang for Sugalu Galu (gs)
2004-04-23 29 0 Minutes - Miscellaneous EP: MINUTES: Motion for withdrawal of Not Guilty plea and to plead anew - Deft present, in custody; Defendant sworn, questioned by the Court. Consent to Rule 11 Plea In a Felony Case Before United States Magistrate signatures verified and filed. Memorandum of Plea Agreement signatures verified and filed. Court informs Defendant of sentencing guidelines, possible departure from sentencing guidelines, supervised release, etc. Plea of Guilty as to Counts 1 and 2 of the Indictment entered by the Defendant. R&R signed, with 10 days to object. Pre-Sentence report ordered from USPO. ; SENTENCING as to Count 1 and 2 of the Indictment set for 9/2/04 at 3:00 p.m. before Judge Gillmor. The following dates are hereby vacated: 5/7/04, Final Pretrial Conference before Judge Gillmor 5/18/04, Jury Trial before Judge Gillmor Defendant remanded to the custody of the USMS ; Sugalu Galu, USA Attorney Edric Ming-Kai Ching, William M. Domingo present (Ct Rptr: C5;CD 3 10:40 - 11:03) by Judge Chang (sealed)
2004-04-23 30 0 Miscellaneous Document CONSENT to Rule 11 plea in a felony case before a United States Magistrate Judge as to Sugalu Galu (gs)
2004-04-23 31 0 Plea Agreement MEMORANDUM of Plea Agreement as to Sugalu Galu (gs)
2004-04-23 32 0 Miscellaneous Document Report and Recommendation concerning Plea of Guilty as to Sugalu Galu (gs)
2004-05-13 33 0 Order Acceptance of Plea of Guilty, Adjudication of Guilt and Notice of Sentencing by Judge Helen Gillmor [32-1] (sealed)
2004-07-22 34 0 Sentencing Memorandum Government's SENTENCING Statement; certificate of service - as to defendant Sugalu Galu (lmg)
2004-07-23 35 0 Sentencing Memorandum Defendant's Response to Draft presentence Report; certificate of Service as to Sugalu Galu (gs)
2004-08-16 36 0 Notice of Hearing NOTICE - The sentencing to Counts 1 and 2 of the Indictment is continued from September 2, 2004 to October 14, 2004 @ 1:30 p.m. before the Honorable Helen Gillmor for Sugalu Galu (gs)
2004-10-07 37 0 Notice of Hearing NOTICE - Sentencing to Counts 1 and 2 of the Indictment is continued from October 14, 2004 to December 3, 2004 @ 10:45 a.m. before the Honorable Helen Gillmor for Sugalu Galu (gs)
2004-10-27 38 0 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Notice of Motion; MOTION to withdraw as counsel by defendant Sugalu Galu ; Declaration of Counsel; Certificate of Service Motion hearing set for 11/4/04 @ 10:00 a.m. (gs)
2004-11-08 39 0 Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney Order Granting Motion for WITHDRAWAL and SUBSTITUTION of Counsel: Attorney Michael G.M. Ostendorp replacing attorney William M. Domingo for Sugalu Galu, attorney Loretta A. Faymonville for Sugalu Galu by Judge Kurren (gs)
2004-11-04 40 0 Minutes - Miscellaneous EP: MINUTES: Motion to withdraw as counsel - deft present in custody; This Motion is hereby GRANTED; Atty Michael Ostendorp will be appointed as Deft's new counse; Mr. Domingo to prepare the order [38-1]; Sugalu Galu, USA Attorney Edric Ming-Kai Ching, William M. Domingo, Michael G.M. Ostendorp present (Ct Rptr: C6; 10:02-10:03) by Judge Kurren (sealed)
2004-11-04 41 0 CJA 20 - Appointment CJA Form 20 Copy 4 (Appointment of Counsel) as to defendant Sugalu Galu Attorney Michael Ostendorp appointed; Nunc Pro Tunc: 11/4/04 (gs)
2004-11-30 42 0 Notice of Hearing NOTICE of hearing setting hearing on CR. 03-00555HG USA vs. SUGALU GALU The Sentencing to Counts 1 and 2 of the Indictment is continued from December 3, 2004 to May 26, 2005 @ 3:45 p.m. before the Honorable Helen Gillmor. Edric M. Ching, Esq. Michael G.M. Ostendorp, Esq. (eps)
2004-12-13 43 0 Stipulation and Order STIPULATION for Continuance of Sentence and order by Judge Helen Gillmor ; sentencing hearing set for 3:45 5/26/05 for Sugalu Galu (gs)
2005-05-26 44 0 Minutes - Miscellaneous EP: MINUTES: Sentencing to Counts 1 and 2 of the Indictment - The defendant is present in custody; The Memorandum of Plea Agreement is accepted; Allocution by the deft; ADJUDGED: Impr of 60 mos as to Count 1 and 60 mos as to Count 2, to be served consecutively to Count 1. SUPERVISED RELEASE: 5 yrs as to Counts 1 and 2, to be served concurrently, upon the following conditions: 1.That the defendant shall abide by the standard conditions of supervision. 2.That the not commit any crimes, federal, state, or local (mandatory condition). 3.That the defendant not possess illegal controlled substances (mandatory condition) 4.That the defendant shall refrain from any unlawful use of a controlled substance. The defendant shall submit to one test within 15 days of commencement of supervision and at least two drug tests thereafter, as directed by the Probation Office (mandatory condition). 5.That the participate in a substance abuse program, which may include drug testing at the discretion and direction of the Probation Office. 6.That the defendant shall not possess a firearm, ammunition, destructive device, or any other dangerous weapon. 7.That the defendant provide the Office access to any requested financial information. the defendant shall submit his person, residence, place of employment, or vehicle to a search conducted by the U.S. Probation Office at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner, based upon reasonable suspicion of contraband or evidence of a violation of a condition of supervision. Failure to submit to a search may be grounds for revocation. The defendant shall warn any other resident that the premises may be subject to search pursuant to this condition 9.That the defendant shall cooperate in the collection of DNA as directed by the probation officer. Special assessment: $200. Advised of rights to appeal the sentences, etc. RECOMMENDATIONS: Terminal Island, CA, or in the alternative, Lompoc, CA. That the defendant participate in the 500-Hour Comprehensive Drug Treatment Program, educational and vocational training programs; Motion to Dismiss Count 3 of the Indictment is GRANTED ; case terminated ; Sugalu Galu, USA Attorney Edric Ming-Kai Ching, Michael G.M. Ostendorp, USPO Stephen Niwa present ( Ct Rptr: Stephen Platt) by Judge Gillmor (gs)
2005-06-03 45 0 Judgment JUDGMENT In A Criminal Case as to Sugalu Galu by Judge Helen Gillmor (cc: USA, Michael Osterdorp, USMS, USPO, PTS, OF) (gs) Additional attachment(s) added on 6/8/2006 (tbf, ).
2005-06-08 46 0 Presentence Investigation Report PRESENTENCE Report on Sugalu Galu (original sealed and held in probation office). (bbb)
2005-06-08 47 0 Sentencing Memorandum SENTENCING RECOMMENDATION as to Sugalu Galu (original sealed and held in probation office) (bbb)
2005-06-08 48 0 Sentencing Memorandum Amended SENTENCING RECOMMENDATION as to Sugalu Galu (original sealed and held in probation office) (bbb)
2005-06-08 49 0 Sentencing Memorandum Second Amended SENTENCING RECOMMENDATION as to Sugalu Galu (original sealed and held in probation office) (bbb)
2005-06-08 50 0 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment NOTICE OF APPEAL; Exhibit A and Certificate of Service by defendant Sugalu Galu regarding [45-1] fees CJA [9CCA No. 05-10416] (gs) Modified on 06/24/2005
2005-06-09 51 0 Appeal - Miscellaneous ORDER FOR TIME SCHEDULE RT to be ordered by 6/30/05 ;RT to be filed by 8/1/05 ;Aplnt's brief to be filed by 9/12/05 ;Aple's brief to be filed by 10/12/05 ;Aplnt's opt reply brief to be filed by 10/26/05 (cc: Clerk, 9CCA, all counsel, Court Reporters) Notice of Appeal sent to Clerk, 9CCA and to all counsel (gs)
2005-06-20 52 0 Designation of Record on Appeal APPEAL Transcript Designation and Order form Steven Platt for the dates of 03/19/2005 & 05/26/2005 and from ESR for the dates of 11/03/2003, 11/18/2003, 11/26/2003, 01/23/2004, 04/05/2004, 04/15/2004, 04/23/2004 & 11/04/2004 regarding [50-1] as to defendant Sugalu Galu (bbb)
2005-06-24 53 0 USCA Notice of Docketing Record on Appeal APPEAL number 05-10416 received from 9CCA regarding [50-1] (afc)
2005-07-12 54 0 Judgment AMENDED JUDGMENT in a Criminal Case as to Sugalu Galu by Judge Helen Gillmor (cc: USA, Michael Ostendorp, USMS, USPO, PTS, OF) (gs) Additional attachment(s) added on 7/28/2006 (bbb, ).
2005-07-14 55 0 Miscellaneous Document EX PARTE MOTION to have defendant Sugalu Galu Temporarily released into the custody of the United States Marshal service on July 15, 2005 for a Private funeral viewing; Declaration of Counsel; Exhibit A and Order by defendant Sugalu Galu before Judge Helen Gillmor (gs)
2005-08-05 56 0 CJA 24 - Authorization to Pay CJA FORM 24 (Authorization and Voucher for Transcript Payment) for Michael Ostendorp Voucher # 050719000063 in the amount of $234.30 ( 3/19/04 & 5/26/05) for Sugalu Galu by Judge Gillmor (gs)
2005-08-15 57 0 CJA 24 - Authorization to Pay CJA FORM 24 (Authorization and Voucher for Transcript Payment) for Jessica Cahill Voucher # 050817000061 in the amount of $209.21 (11/18/03, 11/26/03, 1/23/04, 4/5/04, 4/15/04, 4/23/04 @ 11/4/04) for Sugalu Galu by Judge Gillmor (gs)
2005-12-27 58 0 CJA 20 - Appointment CJA 20 as to Sugalu Galu: Appointment of Attorney Lynn T. Hamilton for Sugalu Galu. . Signed by Judge KEVIN S.C. CHANG on 12/27/05. (gls, )
2005-12-27 59 0 Order ORDER as to Sugalu Galu, Added attorney Lynn T. Hamilton for Sugalu Galu. . Signed by Judge KEVIN S.C. CHANG on 12/27/05. (gls, )
2006-01-17 60 0 Order Motion to Unseal Presentence Report and Sentencing Recommendations for the purpose of appeal and ORDER as to Sugalu Galu . Signed by Judge HELEN GILLMOR on 1/13/06. (gls, )
2006-01-24 61 0 Link E.O. : re [60] Minute Order regarding unseal presentence report. (JUDGE HELEN GILLMOR )(dhh, )
2006-02-14 62 0 CJA 24 - Authorization to Pay CJA 24 as to Sugalu Galu: Authorization to Pay Stephen B. Platt $ 58.93 for Transcript, Voucher # 060214000035. (Original voucher kept in financial). Signed by Judge HELEN GILLMOR on 02/13/06. (vkc)
2006-02-14 63 0 CJA 24 - Authorization to Pay CJA 24 as to Sugalu Galu: Authorization to Pay Jessica B. Cahill $ 38.81 for Transcript, Voucher # 060214000034. (Original voucher kept in financial). Signed by Judge HELEN GILLMOR on 02/13/06. (vkc)
2006-03-09 64 0 Findings and Recommendations on CJA Compensation Claim FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS on CJA Compensation Claim as to Sugalu Galu re [41] - Michael Ostendorp, Esq. (eps )
2006-03-15 65 0 CJA 20 - Authorization to Pay CJA 20 as to Sugalu Galu: Authorization to Pay Michael G.M. Ostendorp. Amount: $ 1,633.32, Voucher # 060315000281. (Original voucher kept in financial). Signed by Judge HELEN GILLMOR on 03/13/2006. (vkc)
2006-08-29 66 0 Correspondence Correspondence re: Transmittal of records to 9CCA (gls, )
2006-09-05 67 0 Correspondence Correspondence re: Acknowledgment of receipt of record from 9CCA (gls, )
2007-01-09 68 0 Memorandum 9CCA (Certified) MEMORANDUM as to Sugalu Galu (Attachments: # (1) 9CCA Court Certificate of Service`) (cc: HG, MF, PTS, USPO, USM) (bbb, ) Modified on 1/11/2007: link to Notice of Appeal [50] (afc).
2007-01-09 69 0 USCA Judgment JUDGMENT of USCA (certified copy) as to Sugalu Galu: AFFIRMED (cc: HG, MF, USPO, PTS, USM) (bbb, ) Modified on 1/10/2007 - affirming judgment (bbb, ). Modified on 1/11/2007: link to Notice of Appeal: [50] (afc).