Case details

Court: prd
Docket #: 3:97-cr-00026
Case Name: USA v. Pinales-Mercedes
PACER case #: 37426
Date filed: 1997-02-12
Date terminated: 1999-12-23
Date of last filing: 2001-06-28

Documents

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1997-02-10 1 0 Complaint COMPLAINT as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina [ 3:97-m -41 ] (br)
1997-02-10 2 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : Initial Appearance held. Defts. committed. ( Magistrate Judge Aida M. Delgado-Colon ) [ 3:97-m -41 ] (br)
1997-02-10 3 0 Motion to detain without bail MOTION by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to detain without bail pending hearing [ 3:97-m -41 ] (br)
1997-02-10 4 0 Order of Detention ORDER OF TEMPORARY DETENTION pending hearing as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Aida M. Delgado-Colon ) [ 3:97-m -41 ] (br)
1997-02-11 6 0 CJA 20 - Appointment CJA 20 as to Antonio Baez : Appointment of Attorney Jorge L. Arroyo-Alejandro Voucher # 0807865 (Clerk) [ 3:97-m -41 ] (br)
1997-02-12 9 0 Indictment INDICTMENT as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes (1) count(s) 1-6, Antonio Baez (2) count(s) 1-6, Daniel Morillo-Espinal (3) count(s) 1-6, Juan Medina (4) count(s) 1-6 (Preliminary Examination cancelled.) (U.S. Attorney Antonio R. Bazan-Gonzalez) (il)
1997-02-12 10 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : Indictment filed. Arraignment date is set. Defts remain U/C. set Arraignment for 11:00 2/13/97 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina ( Magistrate Judge Aida M. Delgado-Colon ) (il)
1997-02-13 12 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : Detention hrg held. Judge Fuste will recuse himself from the case. The Court orders defts detained w/o bail pending trial. Order will follow. ( Magistrate Judge Aida M. Delgado-Colon ) (il)
1997-02-13 15 0 none Minute entry as to Antonio Baez : Deft arraigned. PONG entered as to all 6 cts. Deft remains U/C. ( Magistrate Judge Aida M. Delgado-Colon ) (il)
1997-02-14 17 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina reassigning case to Judge Laffitte (Clerk) (il)
1997-02-14 21 0 Order of Detention ORDER OF DETENTION pending trial as to Antonio Baez ( Signed by Magistrate Judge Aida M. Delgado-Colon ) (il)
1997-02-21 23 0 none MOTION SUBMITTING certification that case is eligible for capital punishment purs to Local Rule 428 by USA (il)
1997-02-25 24 0 none Informative Motion by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina re: list of discovery provided (il)
1997-02-27 26 0 Motion for Reconsideration MOTION by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina for Reconsideration of Mags order regarding copy of minutes for arraignment and detention hrg proceedings w/attachs. (il)
1997-03-10 30 0 Motion to Appoint Counsel MOTION by Antonio Baez for Appointment of learned Counsel (il)
1997-03-11 32 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina, set Status Conference for 11:00 3/21/97 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina before Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-03-12 34 0 Order ORDER as to Antonio Baez Appointing William D. Mathewman to represent deft (SEALED) ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-03-11 36 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina because the provisions of the STA if literally applied may have a prejudicial effect on defts right to a fair trial, the Court, hereby excludes from the provisions of the Act every period until the Court is notified in writing that the United States Attorney has been authorized to seek the death penalty in this case, etc., as stated herein.( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-03-21 40 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal : STATUS CONF called. Counsel are to coordinate discov pleadings and if possible consolidate discov mots.; but shall comply first with dkt #32. set Motion Filing deadline to 4/4/97 for USA to inform in writing with copy to cnsl, the names of witnesses or persons from which has obtained oral stmts or written stmts, etc. ( Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (np)
1997-03-26 41 0 none MOTION SUBMITTING photocopies of notes by USA w/attachs. (il)
1997-04-02 45 0 CJA 20 - Appointment CJA 30 as to Antonio Baez : Appointment of Attorney William D. Matthewman Voucher # D26927 (SEALED)( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-04-07 47 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by Antonio Baez to Seal Document(s) (il)
1997-04-07 48 0 Document Sealed SEALED DOCUMENT as to Antonio Baez (il)
1997-04-09 50 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT filed in case as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina for bail hrg and arraignment proceedings before Mag. Delgado on 2/13/97, by James Rohan Reporters. (il)
1997-04-24 53 0 CJA 20 - Authorization to Pay CJA 20 Authorization to pay Jorge L. Arroyo-Alejandro for defendant Antonio Baez , Amount: $ 287.70 Voucher # 0807865 ( Signed by Judge Jose A. Fuste ) (su)
1997-04-24 55 0 CJA 20 - Authorization to Pay CJA 30 Authorization to pay Jorge L. Arroyo-Alejandro for defendant Antonio Baez , Interim # 1 Voucher # D26928 (SEALED ) ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-05-16 58 0 Motion for Disclosure MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina for Disclosure of brady materials (il)
1997-05-20 61 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina Appointing investigators Felipe Rodriguez, Luis F. Monge and martime expert Captain Jose Rivera to assist counsel of all defts., etc., as stated herein. (SEALED) ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il) Modified on 05/20/1997
1997-05-20 62 0 CJA 20 - Appointment CJA 31 as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : Appointment of Investigator Felipe Rodriguez Voucher # D22432 - 30 hrs cap. (SEALED)( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-05-20 63 0 CJA 20 - Appointment CJA 31 as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : Appointment of Investigator Luis F. Monge Voucher # D22433 - 30 hrs. cap. (SEALED) ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-05-20 64 0 CJA 20 - Appointment CJA 31 as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : Appointment of Capitan Jose Rivera (Maritime Expert) Voucher # D22434 - (SEALED) ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-05-22 65 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Seal Document(s) (il)
1997-06-04 66 0 Document Sealed SEALED DOCUMENT as to Antonio Baez (np)
1997-06-24 69 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina, set Status Conference for 4:30 7/1/97 before Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (np)
1997-06-25 70 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : The Court informs state counsels do not have to be present at the S/C on 7/1/97. ( Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-07-09 72 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by Antonio Baez to Seal Document(s) (su)
1997-07-01 73 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : Case called for S/C. The gov't is granted until 7/15/97 to file a death certificate mot indicating to the Court whether it will seek or not the death penalty in this case. As to the vouchers concerning the investigation, that matter stands under advisement. set Motion Filing deadline to 7/15/97 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina ( Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-07-14 74 0 none Informative Motion by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina re: applicability of death penalty (il)
1997-07-15 76 0 CJA 30 - Authorization to Pay CJA 30 Authorization to pay Jorge L. Arroyo-Alejandro for defendant Antonio Baez , Interim 2 Payment Amount: $ 194.47 Voucher # D26928( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-07-15 80 0 CJA 30 - Authorization to Pay CJA 30 Authorization to pay William D. Matthewman for defendant Antonio Baez , Interim 1 Payment Amount: $ 2,306.75 Voucher # D26927( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-07-16 81 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina: The United States has advised that the death penalty will not be sought as to these defts., etc., as stated herein. ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-08-04 84 0 Scheduling Order SCHEDULING ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina setting Jury Trial for 9:00 9/22/97 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina ; Pretrial Conference for 1:45 9/2/97 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina ; Motion Filing deadline on 8/25/97 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina ; Discovery cutoff 8/18/97 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina ; ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-08-08 86 0 none MOTION SUBMITTING voucher by Antonio Baez (sealed) (il)
1997-08-14 94 0 Motion for Joinder MOTION by Antonio Baez for Joinder of co-deft Pinales mot to dismiss indictment (il)
1997-08-14 95 0 Motion to Appoint Expert RENEWED MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina for Appointment of Investigators (il)
1997-08-15 96 0 Motion for Discovery MOTION by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina for reciprocal Discovery (il)
1997-08-22 98 0 none Informative Motion by Antonio Baez re: atty travel from 10/6-10/21/97 (il)
1997-08-27 103 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Seal Document(s) (il)
1997-08-28 104 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina re [93-1] motion to Suppress photo identification, [92-1] motion to Dismiss count one of the indictment for lack of jurisdiction, [91-1] motion to Compel additional discovery (il)
1997-09-02 105 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : PTC held. The Court vacates trial date subject to the filing of mot for continuance by 9/8/97. set Motion Filing deadline to 9/8/97 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina ( Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-09-12 106 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina for re-setting of trial date (il)
1997-09-16 107 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to request order for payment of costs for travel to DR (il)
1997-09-19 113 0 CJA 30 - Authorization to Pay CJA 30 Authorization to pay William D. Matthewman for defendant Antonio Baez , Interim #3 Payment Amount: $ 250. Voucher # D26927( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-09-19 116 0 CJA 30 - Authorization to Pay CJA 30 Authorization to pay William D. Matthewman for defendant Antonio Baez , Interim #2 Payment Amount: $ 322.23 Voucher # D26927( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-09-19 119 0 CJA 30 - Authorization to Pay CJA 30 Authorization to pay Jorge L. Arroyo-Alejandro for defendant Antonio Baez , Interim #3 Final Payment Amount: $ 50.40 Voucher # D26928( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-09-23 122 0 CJA 31 - Authorization to Pay CJA 31 Authorization to pay expert Luis F. Monge Amount: $ 100. Voucher # D22433 Interim #2 ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-09-23 123 0 CJA 30 - Authorization to Pay CJA 30 Authorization to pay William D. Matthewman for defendant Antonio Baez , Interim #3 Final Payment Amount: $ 250. Voucher # D26927( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-09-23 128 0 CJA 30 - Authorization to Pay CJA 30 Authorization to pay Jorge L. Arroyo-Alejandro for defendant Antonio Baez , Interim #4 Payment Amount: $ 375. Voucher # D26928( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-10-03 130 0 Motion for Joinder MOTION by Antonio Baez for Joinder of co-deft Pinales amended mot to dismiss count one of the indictment (il)
1997-10-17 131 0 none OPINION AND ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina [108-1] motion to Amend [92-1] motion to Dismiss count one of the indictment for lack of jurisdiction by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes (1), [94-1] motion for Joinder of co-deft Pinales mot to dismiss indictment as to Antonio Baez (2), denying [93-1] motion to Suppress photo identification, denying [92-1] motion to Dismiss count one of the indictment for lack of jurisdiction, denying [88-1] motion to Dismiss indictment due to governmental misconduct in deporting favorable witnesses, etc., as stated herein. ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1997-10-30 134 0 none MOTION SUBMITTING list of agents involved in the interview of aliens rescued prior to deportation by USA (il)
1997-11-18 135 0 none Informative Motion by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina re: list of aliens treated in this case (il)
1997-12-04 139 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina re [136-1] motion for setting of evidentiary hrg concerning govt misconduct in deporting favorable witness (il)
1997-12-29 142 0 none Minute entry as to all defts : Evidentiary Hearing called re: Gvmt's misconduct based on deportation of alleged favorable witness. cnsl Arroyo is excused. Defts are not present in Crt. Defense cnsl req the presence of deft for this hearing. reset Evidentiary Hearing for 3:30 1/16/98 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina before Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (su)
1998-02-24 145 0 none Informative Motion by Antonio Baez re: trial schedules of atty in other Cri. cases (il)
1998-03-03 146 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : Case called for evidentiary hrg as to the deportation of federal witnesses. Testimony on behalf of the Investigator hrd. Testimony on behalf of gov't is hrd. Evidentiary hrg continues on 3/19/98 at 4:30PM. Govt's exhbs. 1 and 2 admitted. Defts exhbs A thru J admitted. continues Evidentiary Hearing for 4:30 3/19/98 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina before Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1998-03-19 147 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : Case called for evidentiary hrg. Testimony on behalf of govt's is hrd. The Court grants pts until 3/26/98 to file memos. Govt's exhbs. 3,4 and 5 admitted. set Brief deadline to 3/26/98 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina ( Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1998-03-25 149 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina re [88-1] motion to Dismiss indictment due to governmental misconduct in deporting favorable witnesses (il)
1998-03-27 150 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Juan Medina to Seal Document(s) w/sealed envelope attached. (re)
1998-03-27 151 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to request order to hire expert Mr. Griffin. (il)
1998-04-27 154 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Seal Document(s) w/sealed envelope attached. (re)
1998-04-27 155 0 Motion for Reconsideration MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina for Reconsideration of [0-0] order (il)
1998-04-24 156 0 none OPINION AND ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina denying [88-1] motion to Dismiss indictment due to governmental misconduct in deporting favorable witnesses, etc., as stated herein. ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1998-06-08 160 0 Motion for Joinder MOTION by Antonio Baez for Joinder of co-deft Morillo's mot for reconsideration of O&O (il)
1998-06-30 164 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina, set Pretrial Conference for 2:30 7/8/98 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina before Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1998-07-01 165 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Seal Document(s) (il)
1998-07-01 166 0 Document Sealed SEALED DOCUMENT as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina (il)
1998-07-08 167 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : Case called for PTC. The Court orders that dkts# 151, 155 and 163 be unsealed. Based upon the evaluation report of Dr. Carol M. Romey the Court finds deft Daniel Morillo competent to stand trial under 18USC4241. The gov't shall submit within 10 days the mot with the procedure for the examination of the tape. ( Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1998-07-08 168 0 Motion to Amend/Correct MOTION by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Amend [0-0] order (il)
1998-08-19 173 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina :, set Pretrial Conference for 11:45 8/31/98 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina before Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1998-08-28 174 0 none Informative Motion by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina re: videotape (il)
1998-08-31 175 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : Final PTC held. After hrg pts., the gov't is granted 5 days to comply with previous order req records from Mayaguez Medical Center, etc.,as stated herein. set Jury Trial for 9:00 12/1/98 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina before Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1998-09-02 176 0 none MOTION SUBMITTING information related to Antonio Santos and Eliseo Novas by USA (il)
1998-09-28 178 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Seal Document(s) (il)
1998-09-28 179 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to request order allowing additional funds to investigators (il)
1998-10-07 180 0 none Informative Motion by Antonio Baez re: atty travel schedule (il)
1998-10-13 181 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina, set Motion Filing deadline to 11/20/98 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina , and set Jury Trial for 9:00 12/11/98 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina before Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1998-10-09 182 0 Motion for Reconsideration MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina for Reconsideration of [0-0] order (il)
1998-11-25 188 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina granting [185-1] motion to request Court order for authorization to conduct depositions in the Dominican Republic as to Juan Medina (4), etc., as stated herein. JT is hereby vacated. The Court finds that the delay resulting from the presentation in evidence of exculpatory statement outweighs the best interest of the public, the gov't and the defts in a speedy trial.( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1998-12-01 189 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina :, set Status Conference for 4:30 12/3/98 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina before Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1998-12-02 190 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Seal Document(s) (mr)
1998-12-02 191 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to request order for payment of expenses for taking of deposition to witnesses in DR (il)
1998-12-10 193 0 Motion to Withdraw Document MOTION by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Withdraw exhibits submitted during hrg held on 3/2/98 (il)
1998-12-14 194 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina, S/C held. The Court denies the req to take depositions in the Dominican Republic. Defts have until 1/4/99 to inform the Court of a proposed trial date, etc., as stated herein. set Motion Filing deadline to 1/4/99 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-01-15 197 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina for a final S/C (su)
1999-01-25 198 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina granting [197-1] motion for a final S/C as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes (1), Antonio Baez (2), Daniel Morillo-Espinal (3), Juan Medina (4), set Status Conference for 2:00 1/28/99 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina before Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-02-02 202 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina, S/C held. The Court will assist in arranging matters so that the witnesses can come from the Dominican Republic to testify. Counsel for defts are allowed to travel to the Dominican Republic to interview these witnesses, etc., as stated herein. JT is set. set Jury Trial for 1:45 3/15/99 for Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, for Antonio Baez, for Daniel Morillo-Espinal, for Juan Medina before Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-02-09 203 0 Motion to Amend/Correct MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Amend [202-1] order to reflect authorization for anticipated expenses of investigators (il)
1999-02-10 204 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina granting [203-1] motion to Amend [202-1] order to reflect authorization for anticipated expenses of investigators as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes (1), Antonio Baez (2), Daniel Morillo-Espinal (3), Juan Medina (4) ( Signed by Judge Juan M. Perez-Gimenez for Judge Laffitte ) (il)
1999-02-16 205 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Seal Document(s) (il)
1999-02-16 206 0 Document Sealed SEALED DOCUMENT as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina (il)
1999-02-25 207 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina S/C held. The gov't shall make available all Giglio and Jenck material to defts by 3/11/99. The gov't shall designate the evidence by 3/8/99. Jury selection will take place on 3/12/99 at 1:30PM. ( Signed by Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-03-04 209 0 Motion for Reconsideration MOTION by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina for Reconsideration of [207-1] order (il)
1999-03-05 210 0 Motion to Continue MOTION by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Continue jury selection and JT set for 3/12/99 (il)
1999-04-07 216 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to request order for payment of work hours and expenses incurred by investigators w/attachs. (il)
1999-04-09 217 0 none Informative Motion by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina re: absence of AUSA from jurisdiction from 5/4-5/9/99 (il)
1999-04-12 218 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to request order for payment of travel expenses in connection with April, 1999 trip to DR (il)
1999-04-21 220 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina granting [218-1] motion to request order for payment of travel expenses in connection with April, 1999 trip to DR. The sum of $1,526.00 is granted. The Court also orders that 90% of the expenses be advanced and the remaining 10% is to be paid upon the presentation of the corresponding vouchers. ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (mr)
1999-05-07 223 0 Order ORDER as to all defts set Status Conference for 11:30 5/17/99 before Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-05-17 226 0 none Minute entry as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina : S/C set for today is vacated. A new date will be set. Granting [224-1] motion to Continue S/C set for 5/17/99 as to Juan Medina (4) ( Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-05-20 229 0 Order ORDER as to all defts set Status Conference for 2:30 5/25/99 before Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-05-21 230 0 Order ORDER as to all defts: S/C held before Chief USCCA Judge Torruella. JT is set for 8/18/99 before Chief USCCA Judge Torruella. Jury selection is set for 8/12/99 before Chief Judge Laffitte. set Jury Trial for 9:00 8/18/99 before Chief USCCA Juan R. Torruella , and set Jury Selection for 9:00 8/12/99 before Chief Hector M. Laffitte (Chief USCCA Juan R. Torruella) (il)
1999-05-21 231 0 Order ORDER as to all defts: This case is hereby transferred to Chief Judge Torruella sitting by designation. ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-05-24 232 0 Motion for Discovery and Inspection MOTION by all defts for discovery and inspection (il)
1999-05-25 233 0 none Minute entry as to all defts: Case called for S/C. The Court grants gov't until 6/1/99 to respond to defts mot for discovery and inspection. The gov't is ordered to file designation of evidence by 6/5/99. Gov't is to make available to co-deft Pinales the identity of the persons to whom statements were made purs to R.16. No further discovery or mot to suppress shall be filed. ( Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-06-01 234 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE by USA as to all defts re [232-1] motion for discovery and inspection (il)
1999-06-08 235 0 none MOTION SUBMITTING Designation of Evidence by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina (su)
1999-06-09 236 0 Notice (Other) NOTICE of compliance w/court order at S/C regarding discovery mots by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina (il)
1999-06-18 237 0 Order ORDER as to all defts set Status Conference for 2:30 6/25/99 before Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-06-18 238 0 Response to Motion REPLY by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to response to [232-1] motion for discovery and inspection (mr)
1999-06-22 239 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Seal Document(s) (mr)
1999-06-22 240 0 Document Sealed SEALED DOCUMENT as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina (mr)
1999-06-23 241 0 Order ORDER as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina that the Court will not allow any further discovery unless there is a demonstrable urgent need therefor, or prior leave of Court is obtained. Motions to suppress, if any, shall be filed no later than 7/2/99, thereafter they shall not be entertained. ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (mr)
1999-06-25 242 0 none Minute entry as to all defts : S/C held. The Court grants pts until 7/19/99 to give Mr. Ramos, INS what was required in Court order (dkt#202).( Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-06-25 243 0 Order ORDER as to all defts granting [209-1] motion for Reconsideration of [207-1] order ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-07-21 246 0 Motion to Continue MOTION by Antonio Baez to Continue JT set for 8/18/99 (il)
1999-07-23 247 0 Order ORDER as to all defts: All pts are ordered to submit proposed jury instructions by 8/11/99. ( Signed by Chief Judge USCCA Juan R. Torruella ) (il)
1999-07-28 248 0 Notice (Other) NOTICE of intent to use Francisco Cortes as expert witness as trial by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina (mr)
1999-07-28 249 0 none MOTION SUBMITTING exhibit to the notice of intent to use expert witness by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina (mr) Modified on 07/29/1999
1999-08-04 250 0 CJA 21 - Authorization to Pay CJA 21 as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina Authorization to Pay Felipe Rodriguez $ 2,393.98 for Expert Services Voucher # 0402038 (Judge Lipez) (su)
1999-08-04 251 0 CJA 21 - Authorization to Pay CJA 21 as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina Authorization to Pay Felipe Rodriguez $ 2,259.00 for Expert Services Voucher # 0454603 (Judge Lipez) (su)
1999-08-04 252 0 CJA 21 - Authorization to Pay CJA 21 as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina Authorization to Pay Luis F. Monge $ 2,361.86 for Expert Services Voucher # 0454604 (Judge Lipez) (su)
1999-08-04 253 0 CJA 21 - Authorization to Pay CJA 21 as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina Authorization to Pay Luis F. Monge $ 2,510.13 for Expert Services Voucher # 0402043 ( Judge Lipez) (su)
1999-08-06 254 0 none Informative Motion by USA as to defts re: INS data (il)
1999-08-06 255 0 Notice (Other) NOTICE of amended designation of evidence by USA as to all defts (il)
1999-08-06 256 0 Motion to Continue MOTION by Antonio Baez to Continue jury selection and JT (il)
1999-08-06 257 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by USA as to all defts to Seal Document(s) (il)
1999-08-06 258 0 Document Sealed SEALED DOCUMENT as to all defts (il)
1999-08-09 259 0 none Minute entry as to all defts :, set Status Conference for 12:00 8/10/99 before Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ( Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-08-09 260 0 none MOTION SUBMITTING supplement voir dire inquiry by defts (il)
1999-08-10 261 0 none Informative Motion by USA as to all defts re: witness to testify at trial (il) Modified on 08/11/1999
1999-08-11 262 0 Order ORDER as to Antonio Baez denying [256-1] motion to Continue jury selection and JT as to Antonio Baez (2), denying [246-1] motion to Continue JT set for 8/18/99 as to Antonio Baez (2), etc., as stated herein. The Court severs the case against Baez from the case against the other defts. ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-08-11 263 0 Order ORDER as to defts: S/C held. Pts discussed the witnesses that would appear at trial from Dominican Republic. The Court makes rulings regarding the witnesses as stated herein. ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-08-11 264 0 Notice (Other) NOTICE by USA regarding interview of Mr. Andres Irizarry (il)
1999-08-11 265 0 Motion for Reconsideration MOTION by Antonio Baez for Reconsideration of [262-1] order (il)
1999-08-12 268 0 Proposed Jury Instructions Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to all defts (il)
1999-08-12 269 0 Order ORDER as to all defts: Case is reassigned to Judge Laffitte. ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-08-12 272 0 Motion to Produce RENEWED MOTION by all defts to Produce statement of former cooperating witness (il)
1999-08-12 273 0 none Informative Motion by all defts re: presentation of expert witnesses w/attachs. (il)
1999-08-13 274 0 none MOTION SUBMITTING statement of Angel Lopez by USA as to all defts (il)
1999-08-16 277 0 Motion in Limine MOTION by USA as to all defts in Limine req that Court enter an order prohibiting the defense from introducing at trial certain witnesses (il)
1999-08-17 279 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Antonio Baez to request order authorizing to contract videotaping services during trial (il)
1999-08-17 282 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by all defts to request order for specific Jencks and Giglio material (il)
1999-08-17 283 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE by USA as to all defts re [282-1] motion to request order for specific Jencks and Giglio material (il)
1999-08-18 287 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Antonio Baez to request order authorizing videotaping services and for daily transcripts of trial (il)
1999-08-24 294 0 Notice of Attorney Appearance - USA NOTICE of Appearance for USA by Attorney Aixa Maldonado (il)
1999-08-30 296 0 Motion to Seal Document MOTION by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina to Seal Document(s) (mr)
1999-08-30 297 0 Document Sealed SEALED DOCUMENT as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina (mr)
1999-08-29 303 0 none Informative Motion by USA as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina re: disclosure of giglio (il)
1999-08-31 307 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT filed in case as to all defts for evidentiary hrg proceedings held before Judge Laffitte on 3/2/98, by CR B. Dachman. (il)
1999-08-31 308 0 Transcript TRANSCRIPT filed in case as to all defts for continued evidentiary hrg proceedings held before Judge Laffitte on 3/19/98, by CR B. Dachman (il)
1999-09-02 312 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Antonio Baez for setting of trial (il)
1999-09-16 324 0 none Informative Motion by USA as to Antonio Baez re: compliance w/court order (il)
1999-09-27 325 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief EX-PARTE MOTION by Antonio Baez to request authorization to file interim voucher (mr)
1999-09-30 326 0 Order ORDER as to Antonio Baez granting [325-1] motion to request authorization to file interim voucher as to Antonio Baez (2), [324-1] motion information Noted. as to Antonio Baez (2) ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-10-04 327 0 CJA 20 - Appointment CJA 20 as to Antonio Baez : Appointment of Attorney Jorge Arroyo (Clerk) (il)
1999-10-13 328 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Antonio Baez for setting of trial date (il)
1999-10-28 329 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief RENEWED MOTION by Antonio Baez for setting of JT (il)
1999-10-28 330 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Antonio Baez to request order for INS Parole Authorization for Witnesses (il)
1999-11-22 331 0 Response to Motion RESPONSE by USA as to Antonio Baez re [330-1] motion to request order for INS Parole Authorization for Witnesses (il)
1999-11-25 332 0 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief MOTION by Antonio Baez for pretrial release pending trial because of due process violation (su)
1999-12-20 334 0 Order ORDER as to Antonio Baez A hrg on defts mot is set for 12/22/99. Motion Hearing set for 9:15 12/22/99 for Antonio Baez for [332-1] motion for pretrial release pending trial because of due process violation ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-12-22 335 0 none Minute entry as to Antonio Baez : Case called for hrg on defts mot for pretrial release. Pts advise that they have reached an agreement and deft will plead guilty. COP hrg is set. set Change of Plea Hearing for 9:30 12/23/99 for Antonio Baez Court Reporter: B. Dachman ( Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-12-23 336 0 Plea Agreement Plea Agreement with government's version of the facts attached as to Antonio Baez (il)
1999-12-23 337 0 none Minute entry as to Antonio Baez : Case called for COP as to ct. l. POG entered. The Court finds that it has enough information to sentence the deft w/o PSR. Sentence is imposed. The Court grants the dismissal of the remaining cts. Court Reporter: B. Dachman ( Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-12-23 338 0 Judgment JUDGMENT Antonio Baez (2) count(s) 1. Impris for 36 months. SRT of 5 years with terms and conditions stated herein. SMA $100. ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) terminated party Antonio Baez (il)
1999-12-23 339 0 Order ORDER as to Antonio Baez The Court orders that the Director, Immigration and Naturalization Service for the District of Puerto Rico shall commence administrative proceedings related to said potential deportation forthwith - to include any required hrgs - with a view to the deportation of deft from the US and his return to DR or the execution of other final immigration action as appropriate, immediately after the term of his adjudged imprisonment is fully served. ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
1999-12-28 340 0 CJA 24 - Authorization to Pay CJA 24 as to Antonio Baez Authorization to Pay Barbara Dackman $ 1,551.00 for Transcript Voucher # 991228000007 ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (re)
2000-02-11 342 0 CJA 21 - Authorization to Pay CJA 21 as to Rafael Pinales-Mercedes, Antonio Baez, Daniel Morillo-Espinal, Juan Medina Authorization to Pay Felipe Rodriguez $ 4,673. for Expert Services Voucher # 000131000002 ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
2000-02-23 344 0 CJA 20 - Authorization to Pay CJA 20 Authorization to pay Jorge L. Arroyo-Alejandro for defendant Antonio Baez , Amount: $ 8,268.62 Voucher # 000218000008 ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)
2000-05-17 345 0 CJA 20 - Authorization to Pay CJA 20 Authorization to pay Jorge L. Arroyo-Alejandro for defendant Antonio Baez , Amount: $ 1,641.50 Voucher # 000516000188 ( Signed by Chief Judge Hector M. Laffitte ) (il)