Case details

Court: prd
Docket #: 3:07-cr-00085
Case Name: USA v. Rohena et al
PACER case #: 62428
Date filed: 2007-03-05
Date terminated: 2010-06-24
Assigned to: Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Cynthia Castillo
Defendant (4)
TERMINATED: 06/24/2010		 
Joannie Plaza-Martinez
Federal Public Defender's Office
Patio Gallery Building
241 Franklin D. Roosevelt Ave.
Hato Rey, PR 00918-2441
787-281-4922
Fax: 787-281-4899
Email: joannie_plaza@fd.org
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Federal Public Defender

Joseph Laws C. Former FPD
Former FPD
Capital Center South Tower
Arterial Hostos Suite #402
Hato Rey, PR 00918
787-232-9063/759-7440
Fax: 787-763-5223
Email: hector_guzman@fd.org
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Federal Public Defender

Julio Cesar Alejandro-Serrano
90 Ave Rio Hondo PMB 130
Bayamon, PR 00961
787-647-6632
Fax: 775-366-7629
Email: alejandroj.abogadopr@gmail.com
TERMINATED: 02/11/2010
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Nicolas Nogueras-Cartagena
Nicolas Nogueras Law Offices
P.O. Box 195386
San Juan, PR 00919-5386
787-296-1958
Fax: 787-772-4605
Email: nnogueras@nogueraslaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Victor J. Gonzalez-Bothwell
Federal Public Defender's Office
Patio Gallery Building
241 Franklin D. Roosevelt Ave.
Hato Rey, PR 00918-2441
787-281-4922
Fax: 787-281-4899
Email: victor_gonzalez@fd.org
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Federal Public Defender

Documents

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2007-03-05 1 0 MOTION to Seal Indictment & unseal same immediately after the arrest of the first deft by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (ma, ) (Entered: 03/12/2007)
2007-03-05 2 0 INDICTMENT as to Georgina Rohena (1) count(s) 26-49, 97-192, Maribel Colon (2) count(s) 5-20, 26-37, 50-96, 97-192, Hilton Figueroa (3) count(s) 21-25, 38-44, Cynthia Castillo (4) count(s) 1-4, 45-49. (ma, ) (Entered: 03/12/2007)
2007-03-05 3 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Mag Judge Marcos E. Lopez :Return of Indictment by Grand Jury as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 3/5/2007. W/A to be issued. (ma, ) (Entered: 03/12/2007)
2007-03-05 4 0 *RESTRICTED* Arrest Warrant Issued by Marcos E. Lopez in case as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (ma, ) (Entered: 03/12/2007)
2007-03-19 9 0 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Joannie Plaza-Martinez appearing for Cynthia Castillo (Plaza-Martinez, Joannie) (Entered: 03/19/2007)
2007-03-19 11 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo : NOTED 6 Notice of Attorney Appearance - Defendant filed by Georgina Rohena,, NOTED 7 Notice of Attorney Appearance - Defendant filed by Hilton Figueroa,, NOTED 8 Notice of Attorney Appearance - Defendant filed by Hilton Figueroa,, NOTED 9 Notice of Attorney Appearance - Defendant filed by Cynthia Castillo, . Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 3/19/07. (sm, ) (Entered: 03/19/2007)
2007-03-08 16 0 *RESTRICTED* CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Cynthia Castillo (yr, ) (Entered: 03/21/2007)
2007-03-08 17 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez :Initial Appearance as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 3/8/2007. Present were AUSA Miriam Fernandez, Mr. Juan Acevedo, Mr. Juan Jose Noya and AFPD Hector Ramos. Defendants were advised as to their rights and provided with copy of the indictment. Arraignment set for 3/22/2007 11:00 AM before US Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez. Bail was set in the amount of $25,000.00 cash or secured, 10 working days to post, plus all other standard conditions of release. (yr, ) (Entered: 03/21/2007)
2007-03-08 18 0 ORDER APPOINTING FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER as to Cynthia Castillo Joseph C. Laws for Cynthia Castillo appointed. Signed by Clerk on 3/8/07. (yr, ) (Entered: 03/21/2007)
2007-03-08 27 0 *RESTRICTED* ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Cynthia Castillo (4) $25,000 Cash or Secured . Signed by Mag. Judge Marcos E. Lopez on 3/8/07. (jms, ) (Entered: 03/22/2007)
2007-03-19 28 0 APPEARANCE Bond Entered as to Cynthia Castillo in amount of $ 25,000 Secured by Real Estate (jms, ) (Entered: 03/22/2007)
2007-03-19 30 0 Agreement to Forfeit Property by Cynthia Castillo (originals in vault) (jms, ) (Entered: 03/22/2007)
2007-03-22 40 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez :Arraignment as to Cynthia Castillo (4) Count 1-4,45-49 held on 3/22/2007.PONG entered as to all counts. (Court Reporter FTR.) (mn, ) (Entered: 03/23/2007)
2007-03-23 41 0 DISCOVERY ORDER as to Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo . Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 3/23/07. (cr, ) (Entered: 03/23/2007)
2007-03-23 42 0 ORDER as to Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Status Conference set for 4/2/2007 01:00 PM in GAG's Courtroom before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 3/23/07. (cr, ) (Entered: 03/23/2007)
2007-04-02 46 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi :Status Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 4/2/2007. Defense counsel Nicolas Nogueras is show cause by 4/13/2007 why a $200.00 fine shall not be imposed for his non-appearance. Speedy Trial is tolled. Outstanding Discovery due by 4/13/2007. Further Status Conference set for 8/3/2007 08:45 AM in GAG's Courtroom before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Patricia Garshak. Present AUSA-Myriam Fernandez, Defense counsel, Francisco Padilla,Juan Acevedo,Joannie Plaza. ) (cr, ) (Entered: 04/02/2007)
2007-04-13 47 0 MOTION for Extension of Time until April 18, 2007 to Submit Discovery by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Fernandez-Gonzalez, Myriam) (Entered: 04/13/2007)
2007-05-23 55 0 MOTION to Seal Document by Cynthia Castillo. (jms, ) (Entered: 05/24/2007)
2007-05-23 56 0 SEALED NOTICE by Cynthia Castillo. (jms, ) (Entered: 05/24/2007)
2007-05-25 57 0 ENDORSED ORDER granting 55 Motion to Seal Document as to Cynthia Castillo (4) . Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 5/25/07. (ni, ) (Entered: 05/25/2007)
2007-07-09 64 0 MOTION for Joinder re: to join docket num. 58 by Cynthia Castillo. (Plaza-Martinez, Joannie) (Entered: 07/09/2007)
2007-07-11 65 0 ORDER granting 64 Motion for Joinder as to Cynthia Castillo (4) . Signed by Judge Bruce J. McGiverin on 7/11/07. (yo, ) (Entered: 07/11/2007)
2007-07-11 67 0 RESPONSE to Motion for Discovery filed by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo re 62 MOTION for Joinder and Adopting Motion filed by other co-defendants filed by Hilton Figueroa,, 64 MOTION for Joinder re: to join docket num. 58 filed by Cynthia Castillo,, 58 MOTION for Discovery (Motion for Additional Discovery) MOTION Requesting Order to Preserve Necessary Evidence re 26 Order, 41 Order MOTION for Discovery (Motion for Additional Discovery) MOTION Requesting Order to Preserve Necessary Evidence re 26 Order, 41 Order filed by Georgina Rohena, (Fernandez-Gonzalez, Myriam) (Entered: 07/11/2007)
2007-07-13 72 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Bruce J. McGiverin :Discovery Hearing as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 7/12/2007. The court heard discussion and argument regarding the motion for additional discovery [dkt 58] filed by defendants Colon and Rohena, and joined by all other defendants, and the government's response [dkt 67]. (Court Reporter N/A.) (yo, ) (Entered: 07/13/2007)
2007-07-27 73 0 NOTICE of Compliance by USA (Fernandez-Gonzalez, Myriam) (Entered: 07/27/2007)
2007-07-27 74 0 MOTION for Discovery Reciprocal Discovery by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 8/9/2007 (Fernandez-Gonzalez, Myriam) (Entered: 07/27/2007)
2007-07-30 75 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Government's informative motion (Docket No. 73) is noted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bruce J. McGiverin on July 30, 2007. (McGiverin, Bruce) (Entered: 07/30/2007)
2007-07-30 76 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo NOTED 73 Notice (Other) filed by USA, . Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 7/30/07. (sm, ) (Entered: 07/30/2007)
2007-07-30 77 0 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 74 Motion for Discovery as to Georgina Rohena (1), Maribel Colon (2), Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4) . Granted as to items (b) -- (f). Denied without prejudice as to item (a) (see discovery order, Docket No. 42). Denied without prejudice as to item (g); the parties are advised that, if the case proceeds to trial, they should agree to a procedure for providing such statements in advance. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 7/30/07. (Gelpi, Gustavo) Modified on 8/1/2007 to add deft #3. (ni, ). (Entered: 07/30/2007)
2007-08-03 78 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi :Further Status Conference as to all defendants held on 8/3/2007. Defendants present. Atty F. Acevedo, J. Acevedo & AFPD J Plaza are present. Atty J. Acevedo substituted for atty Nogueras. AUSA Myriam Fernandez is present. Govt's counsel informs that discovery requested by the defense was made available, physical inpsection of the postal valid imprinters is still pending and plea offers have been extended.Atty J. Acevedo has yet to review discovery and at this moment cannot ascertain any reciprocal discovery (see docket #74). Court orders parties to meet and informally provide reciprocal discovery. Due to the complexity of the case and to afford parties to conclude discovery the STA is tolled until 10/15/07. Further Status Conference set for 10/15/2007 08:45 AM in GAG's Courtroom before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter FTR.) (sr, ) (Entered: 08/03/2007)
2007-10-15 81 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi :Further Status Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 10/15/2007. By November 1, 2007 the government shall informed by informative motion as to the status of the video evidence. Speedy trial is tolled. Further Status Conference set for 11/28/2007 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter FTR. Present: AUSA-Myriam Fernandez, attys. Juan Acevedo-Cruz, Francisco Acevedo, Julio C. Alejandro and AFPD-Rafael Andrade). (cr) (Entered: 10/15/2007)
2007-11-01 84 0 INFORMATIVE motion Myriam Y. Fernandez by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Fernandez-Gonzalez, Myriam) (Entered: 11/01/2007)
2007-11-01 85 0 ORDER noted 84 Informative Motion as to Georgina Rohena (1), Maribel Colon (2), Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/1/07. (sm) (Entered: 11/01/2007)
2007-11-28 87 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi :Further Status Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/28/2007. Status Conference set for 1/24/2008 @ 08:45 AM before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.) (ja) (Entered: 11/30/2007)
2008-01-24 91 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Further Status Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 1/24/2008. The parties informed that the discovery process is still on-going. The government informed that plea offers had been extended to all defendants. Further Status Conference set for 4/1/2008 08:45 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter FTR. Present: AUSA-Myriam Fernandez, attys. Francisco Acevedo, Juan Acevedo, Nicolas Nogueras, AFPD-Joannie Plaza). (cr) (Entered: 01/24/2008)
2008-04-01 92 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Status Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 4/1/2008. AFPD-Carrillo informed the Court that she understands that Ms. Cynthia Castillo has retained the services of attorney Nicolas Nogueras. The Court orders that until Mr. Nogueras files a notice of appearance, the Federal Public Defender will remain as counsel of record. If necessary a Foster Hearing will be referred to a Magistrate Judge. The Court also orders that within the next 20 days the parties shall counduct an inspection of the Postal Office premises and within those same 20 days attorney Nogueras shall provide to counsel with the hard drive evidence in his possession. The government reiterates for the record that plea offers has been extended to all defendants. Further Status Conference set for 5/30/2008 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson. Present: AUSA-Myriam Fernandez, AFPD-Melanie Carrillo, attys. Catherine Catalan, Juan Acevedo.) (cr) (Entered: 04/03/2008)
2008-04-09 93 0 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: AFPD Victor J. Gonzalez-Bothwell appearing for Cynthia Castillo (Gonzalez-Bothwell, Victor) (Entered: 04/09/2008)
2008-04-15 94 0 INFORMATIVE motion, MOTION Requesting Order as to an Inspection re 92 Status Conference, by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Fernandez-Gonzalez, Myriam) Modified on 4/16/2008 to edit docket text(dv). (Entered: 04/15/2008)
2008-04-16 95 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo, Set Deadlines Response to Motion requesting order as to inspection (Docket No. 94) Deadline due by 4/21/2008 at 4:00 p.m.. If no opposition(s) to the same are filed, the government's motion will be granted. . Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 4/16/08.(Gelpi, Gustavo) (Entered: 04/16/2008)
2008-04-18 96 0 RESPONSE in Opposition by Cynthia Castillo re 94 INFORMATIVE motion MOTION Requesting Order filed by USA (Gonzalez-Bothwell, Victor) Modified on 4/21/2008 to delete link and edit docket text(dv). (Entered: 04/18/2008)
2008-04-18 97 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo, Set/Reset Hearings as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo: Discovery Hearing set for 4/21/2008 05:00 PM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. . A hearing on defendants' request for inspection of post office premises is hereby set accordingly. The court will hear from the parties, and if necessary will take ex-parte testimony from a federal officer regarding the area in question which is said to contain sensitive information. Photographs may be useful for the court to get a clear picture. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 4/18/08.(Gelpi, Gustavo) (Entered: 04/18/2008)
2008-04-21 98 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Discovery Hearing as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 4/21/2008. The parties informed to the Court the manner in which the inspection will take place. The Court approved the same and instructed counsel to call the Court if any discrepancies arised during the inspection. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson. Present: AUSA-Myriam Fernandez, AFPD-Victor J. Gonzalez substituting for all defense counsel). (cr) (Entered: 04/22/2008)
2008-04-23 99 0 MOTION for Leave to Appear Assuming Legal Representation Attorney: Nicolas Nogueras, Jr. by Cynthia Castillo as to Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 5/9/2008 (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 04/23/2008)
2008-04-23 100 0 ORDER noting 99 Motion for Leave to Appear as to Cynthia Castillo (4).Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 04/23/2008. (MR) (Entered: 04/23/2008)
2008-04-23 101 0 ORDER noted 94 Informative Motion as to Georgina Rohena (1), Maribel Colon (2), Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4); noted 94 Motion Requesting Order as to Georgina Rohena (1), Maribel Colon (2), Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4); noted 99 Motion for Leave to Appear as to Hilton Figueroa (3). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 4/23/08. (cr) (Entered: 04/23/2008)
2008-05-16 104 0 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Fernandez-Gonzalez, Myriam) (Entered: 05/16/2008)
2008-05-19 105 0 ORDER granting 104 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Myriam Y. Fernandez-Gonzalez withdrawn from case. as to Georgina Rohena (1), Maribel Colon (2), Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 5/19/08. (cr) (Entered: 05/19/2008)
2008-05-20 106 0 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Jenifer Yois Hernandez-Vega appearing for USA. (Hernandez-Vega, Jenifer) (Entered: 05/20/2008)
2008-05-30 109 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Further Status Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 5/30/2008. The government informed that all discovery has been provided and that they are ready to go to trial. Defense counsel informed that additional discovery is needed and requested additional time to file the proper motion. Request is granted. Aditional Discovery Motion due by 6/4/2008. Response from the government due by 6/20/2008. Pretrial Conference set for 7/14/2008 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Speedy trial is tolled. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson. Present: AUSA-Jenifer Hernandez, attys. Juan Acevedo-Cruz, Julio Alejandro.) (cr) (Entered: 05/30/2008)
2008-06-03 110 0 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time until June 10, 2008 to submit additional discovery motion by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) Modified on 6/4/2008 to correct filers(dv). (Entered: 06/03/2008)
2008-06-03 111 0 ORDER granting 110 Motion for Extension of Time as to Georgina Rohena (1), Maribel Colon (2), Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). THIS EXTENSION IS FINAL.(. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 6/3/08.) (sm) (Entered: 06/03/2008)
2008-06-18 114 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Pretrial Conference RESET for 7/28/2008 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 6/18/08. Speedy trial is tolled. (cr) (Entered: 06/18/2008)
2008-06-19 116 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Pretrial Conference RESET for 8/19/2008 05:00 PM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Speedy Trial is tolled until then. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 6/19/08.(cr) (Entered: 06/19/2008)
2008-06-19 117 0 ORDER granting 115 Motion to Continue as to Maribel Colon (2). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 6/19/08. (cr) Modified on 6/19/2008 to delete level of restriction (text) (dv). (Entered: 06/19/2008)
2008-07-23 121 0 MOTION to Travel by Cynthia Castillo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 07/23/2008)
2008-07-28 122 0 ORDER REFERRING MOTION: as to Cynthia Castillo 121 MOTION to Travel filed by Cynthia Castillo TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARCOS E. LOPEZ . Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 7/28/08.(cr) (Entered: 07/28/2008)
2008-07-28 123 0 MEMORANDUM OF THE CLERK: Pursuant to referral order issued by Hon. Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi, (DOCKET 122), Motion to Travel filed by Cynthia Castillo (Docket 121), is directly assiged to US Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez (. Signed by Clerk on 7/28/2008.)(be) (Entered: 07/28/2008)
2008-07-30 124 0 ORDER as to Cynthia Castillo re 121 MOTION to Travel filed by Cynthia Castillo. The United States is granted until 08/01/08, by close of business, to state its position regarding the motion filed as Docket 121. Absence of a response shall be construed as meaning that the government does not have any objection to defendant's request. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez on 07/30/08.(mcv) (Entered: 07/30/2008)
2008-08-06 127 0 ORDER granting 121 Motion to Travel as to Cynthia Castillo (4). Signed by US Magistrate Judge Marcos E. Lopez on 08/06/08. (mcv) (Entered: 08/06/2008)
2008-08-14 128 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Pretrial Conference RESET for 8/19/2008 08:45 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 8/14/08.(cr) (Entered: 08/14/2008)
2008-08-19 131 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Pretrial Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 8/19/2008. The government informed to the Court that all discovery requests had been answered. Attorney Julio Alejandro informed to the Court that an additional discovery request will be filed via written motion. The Court ordered counsel Alejandro to file the motion on or before 8/26/08. The government is granted until 9/5/08 to respond. Any Dispositive Motions due by 10/1/2008. Pretrial Conference set for 10/7/2008 05:00 PM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Trial date will be set that day. Speedy trial is tolled. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson. Present: AUSA-Jenifer Hernandez, attys. Francisco Acevedo-Padilla and Julio Alejandro. Atty. Juan Acevedo-Cruz is duly excused.)(Court Interpreter none.)Hearing set for 08:45.Hearing held at 09:21.Hearing ended at 09:30. (cr) (Entered: 08/19/2008)
2008-10-07 134 0 MOTION to Produce Evidence, MOTION to Compel Production of Evidence, MOTION to Dismiss by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 10/23/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit PO-208 Retail Operation Focus On Retail 2-99, # 2 Exhibit PO-209 Handbook for Retail Operations 8-05)(Alejandro-Serrano, Julio) (Entered: 10/07/2008)
2008-10-07 135 0 ORDER noted 134 Motion to Produce as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4); noted 134 Motion to Compel as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4); noted 134 Motion to Dismiss as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Co-defendants 1 & 2 will join by 10/15/08. The government will respond whether it has in its possession the items sought. If no, it shall so certify. If yes, it shall promptly produce the same or object to production on or before 10/29/08. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 10/7/08. (cr) (Entered: 10/08/2008)
2008-10-07 136 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Pretrial Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 10/7/2008. Arguments by all parties heard. Further Pretrial Conference set for 11/13/2008 11:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Speedy trial is tolled. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)Present: AUSA-Julia Diaz-Rex, attys. Francisco Acevedo, Juan Acevedo, Julio Alejandro. (Court Interpreter none.)Hearing set for 05:00.Hearing held at 05:15.Hearing ended at 05:25. (cr) (Entered: 10/08/2008)
2008-10-17 140 0 ORDER granting 139 Motion for Joinder. as to Georgina Rohena (1)(. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 10/17/08.) (sm) (Entered: 10/17/2008)
2008-10-29 143 0 MOTION for Extension of Time by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Hernandez-Vega, Jenifer) (Entered: 10/29/2008)
2008-11-03 146 0 ORDER granting as requested 143 Motion for Extension of Time as to Georgina Rohena (1), Maribel Colon (2), Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4)Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/3/08. (sm) (Entered: 11/03/2008)
2008-11-13 149 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Pretrial Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/13/2008. The government requested a trial date. Defense counsel requested that the government file a designation of evidence as to each defendant. Request is granted. Government's designation of evidence due by 12/10/2008. Further Status Conference set for 1/13/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Defendants shall file any objections by the next conference. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.) Present: AUSA-Myriam Fernandez-Gonzalez, attys. Juan Acevedo-Padilla and Julio Cesar Alejandro. (Court Interpreter none.)Hearing set for 11:00.Hearing held at 12:17.Hearing ended at 12:25. (cr) (Entered: 11/13/2008)
2008-12-16 150 0 MOTION under Rule 12 Designation of Evidence to be used in Trial by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/1/2009 (Hernandez-Vega, Jenifer) (Entered: 12/16/2008)
2008-12-17 151 0 ORDER noting 150 Motion under Rule 12 as to Georgina Rohena (1), Maribel Colon (2), Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 12/17/08. (CSL) (Entered: 12/17/2008)
2009-01-12 152 0 MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION to Suppress by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/28/2009 (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 01/12/2009)
2009-01-13 153 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Further Status Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 1/13/2009. Arguments by both parties heard. The Court ordered the parties to meet with the case agent at the U.S. Attorney's Office to review the available discovery. Filing of motions due by 2/6/2009. Further Status Conference set for 2/13/2009 04:00 PM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Speedy trial is tolled. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter none.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 09:33.Hearing ended at 09:40. (cr) (Entered: 01/14/2009)
2009-01-13 154 0 ORDER denying without prejudice subject to inspection of original documents 152 Motion to Dismiss as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4); denying without prejudice subject to inspection of original documents 152 Motion to Suppress as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 1/13/09. (cr) (Entered: 01/14/2009)
2009-01-30 155 0 MOTION Requesting Order re 154 Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion to Suppress,, by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 01/30/2009)
2009-02-03 156 0 ORDER granting 155 Motion Requesting Order as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). The government shall coordinate the discovery meeting date(s) no later than by the end of this week. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 2/3/09. (cr) (Entered: 02/03/2009)
2009-02-04 157 0 MOTION to Continue by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 2/20/2009 (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 02/04/2009)
2009-02-09 158 0 MOTION Requesting Order indicating whether co-defendants should renew Motion in Limine, re 154 Order on Motion to Dismiss, Order on Motion to Suppress, 153 Minute, 156 Order on Motion Requesting Order, 155 MOTION Requesting Order, re 154 ORDER on Motion to Dismiss and on Motion to Suppress by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) Modified on 2/12/2009 to correct titles (er). (Entered: 02/09/2009)
2009-02-13 159 0 MOTION to Withdraw Document 157 MOTION to Continue by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Alejandro-Serrano, Julio) (Entered: 02/13/2009)
2009-02-13 160 0 ORDER denying 157 Motion to Continue as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 2/13/09. (cr) (Entered: 02/13/2009)
2009-02-13 161 0 ORDER noted 158 Motion Requesting Order as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). This matter shall be discussed at the status conference. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 2/13/09. (cr) (Entered: 02/13/2009)
2009-02-13 162 0 ORDER noted 159 Motion to Withdraw Document as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 2/13/09. (cr) (Entered: 02/13/2009)
2009-02-13 163 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Further Status Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 2/13/2009. Defense counsel informed to the Court that they will be meeting with the government on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.. The Court will set a further status conference to discuss the outcome of said meeting. Further Status Conference set for 3/26/2009 08:45 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Speedy trial is tolled. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)Present: AUSA-Scott Anderson in substitution of AUSA-Jenifer Hernandez, attys. Francisco Acevedo, Juan Acevedo and Julio Cesar Alejandro. Hearing set for 04:00. Hearing held at 05:06. Hearing ended at 05:10. (cr) (Entered: 02/17/2009)
2009-03-26 165 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Further Status Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 3/26/2009. The parties informed to the Court that a further discovery conference will be held on Wednesday April 1, 2009. Final Status Conference set for 4/23/2009 08:45 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Speedy trial is tolled. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.) Present: AUSA-Jenifer Hernandez, attys. Francisco Acevedo-Padilla(also substituting atty. Juan Acevedo) Julio C. Alejandro. Hearing set for 08:45.Hearing held at 09:34.Hearing ended at 09:43. (cr) (Entered: 03/26/2009)
2009-04-23 166 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Final Status Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 4/23/2009. Arguments by both parties heard. Plea Agreement due by 7/15/2009. Jury Trial set for 8/3/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Speedy trial is tolled. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.) Present: AUSA-Jenifer Hernandez, attys. Francisco Acevedo, Julio C. Alejandro. Hearing set for 08:45.Hearing held at 09:17.Hearing ended at 09:25. (cr) (Entered: 04/23/2009)
2009-08-10 173 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Pretrial Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 8/10/2009. Government requested a trial date. No objection by defense counsel Amaury Padilla. The Court notes that attorneys Francisco Acevedo and Juan Acevedo are on trial in another court. Jury Trial set for 9/14/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Pretrial Conference set for 9/1/2009 08:45 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Speedy trial is tolled due to plea negotiations. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)Present: AUSA-Jenifer Hernandez, atty. Amaury Padilla on behalf of defendants Hilto Figueroa and Cynthia Castillo. Hearing set for 08:45.Hearing held at 09:23.Hearing ended at 09:31. (cr) (Entered: 08/10/2009)
2009-08-10 174 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. The Court orders that all defendants be present at the 9/1/09 Pretrial Conference. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 8/10/09.(cr) (Entered: 08/10/2009)
2009-09-01 177 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Pretrial Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 9/1/2009. Present were AUSA Jenifer Hernandez and Attys. Francisco Acevedo, Juan Acevedo, and Julio Alejandro. Defense counsel informed the Court that after discussing matter with defendants, they all wish to exercise their right to trial by jury. Defense attys also expressed that they are convinced that defendants are not being pressured to go to trial. Atty. Juan Acevedo requests a trial date in the month of November because he has just finish a trial before Judge Dominguez and needs time to prepare for trial. Atty. Julio Alejandro requested severance since his clients are ready for trial. Request was denied. Court ordered parties to file any motions in limine by 10/20/09. They may be sealed ex-parte. Pretrial Conference set for 11/2/2009 08:45 AM before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Jury Trial set for 11/9/2009 08:45 AM before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)Hearing set for 08:45.Hearing held at 09:20.Hearing ended at 09:40. (gsr) (Entered: 09/02/2009)
2009-10-27 184 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Any motions in limine by any of the parties shall be filed by 11/2/2009. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 10/27/09.(cr) (Entered: 10/27/2009)
2009-10-28 185 0 MOTION to Adopt other co-defendants motions requesting specific Brady/Giglio Material by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/13/2009 (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 10/28/2009)
2009-10-28 186 0 ORDER noted 185 Motion to Adopt other co-defendants motions as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4)Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 10/28/09. (sm) (Entered: 10/28/2009)
2009-11-02 189 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: Pretrial Conference as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/2/2009. The government informed the Court that there is no additional Jencks to be provided at this time and that the Grand Jury transcripts are not available yet. The Court ordered the government to preserve any rough notes by the case agent and to provide them to the Court for in camera inspection as well as copies of all his reports in this case prior to trial. Attorney Juan Acevedo requested authorization to conduct an inspection of the postal machines. Counsel explained that due to personal reasons he was not able to attend the first inspection. Arguments by the government heard. The Court granted attorney Acevedo's request for an inspection. The government will set time and date. Any specific voir dire shall be filed by 11/6/2009. Jury Trial RESET for 11/10/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.) Present: AUSA-Jenifer Hernandez, attys. Juan Acevedo, Francisco Acevedo, Julio Cesar Alejandro. Hearing set for 08:45.Hearing held at 09:55.Hearing ended at 10:15. (cr) (Entered: 11/02/2009)
2009-11-04 190 0 ORDER finding as moot 182 Motion for Release of Brady Material as to Maribel Colon (2). At this time the Government has announced that there is no further Jencks or Giglio material. Notwithstanding, the government shall provide to the court, for in camera review, copy of all rough notes and any reports, as discussed at the final pretrial conference. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/4/09. (CSL) (Entered: 11/04/2009)
2009-11-05 192 0 MOTION to Clarify regarding docket 191, RE 191 ***SELECTED PARTIES*** INFORMATIVE motion by Maribel Colon, Georgina Rohena, USA, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo as to Maribel Colon, by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Alejandro-Serrano, Julio) Modified on 11/6/2009 to add link (er). (Entered: 11/05/2009)
2009-11-06 193 0 MOTION to allow counsel Alejandro to address the Court on behalf of Cynthia Castillo re 189 Pretrial Conference, Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Alejandro-Serrano, Julio) (Entered: 11/06/2009)
2009-11-06 194 0 ***SELECTED PARTIES***RESPONSE in Support of docket 191 filed by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo, Georgina Rohena, USA, Maribel Colon as to Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo (Alejandro-Serrano, Julio) (Entered: 11/06/2009)
2009-11-06 196 0 ORDER finding as moot 192 Motion to Clarify as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/6/09. (cr) (Entered: 11/06/2009)
2009-11-06 197 0 ORDER denying 193 Motion as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/6/09. (cr) (Entered: 11/06/2009)
2009-11-06 198 0 ORDER as to Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. NOTED re 194 Response in Support. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/6/09.(cr) (Entered: 11/06/2009)
2009-11-09 199 0 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE (as co-counsel) Lenn A. Ferrer appearing for USA. (Ferrer, Lenn) (Entered: 11/09/2009)
2009-11-11 201 0 INFORMATIVE motion by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Hernandez-Vega, Jenifer) (Entered: 11/11/2009)
2009-11-10 203 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:First Day of Jury Trial as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/10/2009. Further Jury Trial set for 11/12/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter Felix Toledo.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 10:10.Hearing ended at 06:00. (cr) (Entered: 11/12/2009)
2009-11-10 204 0 *RESTRICTED* Jury List as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (cr) (Entered: 11/12/2009)
2009-11-12 206 0 ORDER noted 201 Informative Motion as to Georgina Rohena (1), Maribel Colon (2), Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/12/09. (cr) (Entered: 11/12/2009)
2009-11-12 208 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: Second Day of Jury Trial as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/12/2009. Further Jury Trial set for 11/13/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter Felix Toledo.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 09:51.Hearing ended at 04:53. (cr) (Entered: 11/13/2009)
2009-11-13 211 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Further Jury Trial RESET for 11/16/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 2 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/13/09.(cr) (Entered: 11/17/2009)
2009-11-16 212 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: Third Day of Jury Trial as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/16/2009. Further Jury Trial set for 11/17/2009 01:00 PM in Courtroom 2 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter Felix Toledo.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 11:10.Hearing ended at 05:00. (cr) (Entered: 11/17/2009)
2009-11-17 213 0 Transcript of Jury Trial Proceedings, Day 2 as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/12/09, before Judge Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi. Court Reporter Yvette Richardson, CSR, RPR, CCR, gypsygirlcsr@aol.com, Telephone number 939-579-4886. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be available electronically to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located at www.prd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter and/or PACER. Redaction Request due 12/11/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/21/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/18/2010. (ry) (Entered: 11/17/2009)
2009-11-17 214 0 Transcript of Jury Trial Proceedings, Day 3 as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/16/09, before Judge Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi. Court Reporter Yvette Richardson, CSR, RPR, CCR, Telephone number 939-579-4886. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be available electronically to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located at www.prd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter and/or PACER. Redaction Request due 12/11/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/21/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/18/2010. (ry) (Entered: 11/17/2009)
2009-11-18 215 0 Transcript of Jury Trial Proceedings, Day 4 as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/17/09, before Judge Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi. Court Reporter Yvette Richardson, CSR, RPR, CCR, Telephone number 939-579-4886. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be available electronically to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located at www.prd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter and/or PACER. Redaction Request due 12/14/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/22/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/19/2010. (ry) (Entered: 11/18/2009)
2009-11-17 216 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: Fourth Day of Jury Trial as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/17/2009. Further Jury Trial set for 11/18/2009 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter Felix Toledo/ Heidi Cazes (contract).)Hearing set for 01:00.Hearing held at 01:30.Hearing ended at 06:05. (cr) Modified on 11/20/2009 as to date of filing and trial (er). (Entered: 11/18/2009)
2009-11-19 217 0 First MOTION in Limine by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/7/2009 (Ferrer, Lenn) (Entered: 11/19/2009)
2009-11-18 218 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: Fifth Day of Jury Trial as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/18/2009. Further Jury Trial set for 11/20/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter Felix Toledo.)Hearing set for 10:00.Hearing held at 10:37.Hearing ended at 07:00. (cr) Modified to correct date it was held and filing date on 11/23/2009 (ab). (Entered: 11/20/2009)
2009-11-20 222 0 ***Sealed Transcript of EX PARTE Proceedings*** as to Cynthia Castillo held on 11/18/2009, before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Court Reporter/Transcriber Yvette Richardson, Telephone number (787) 772-3476. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. (be) (Entered: 11/20/2009)
2009-11-20 223 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: Sixth day of Jury Trial as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/20/2009. Further Jury Trial set for 11/23/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter Felix Toledo.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 09:50.Hearing ended at 06:04. (cr) (Entered: 11/23/2009)
2009-11-24 224 0 RESPONSE in Opposition by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo re 217 MOTION in Limine filed by USA (Alejandro-Serrano, Julio) (Entered: 11/24/2009)
2009-11-23 225 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: Seventh Day of Jury Trial as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/23/2009. Further Jury Trial set for 11/24/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter Felix Toledo.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 09:30.Hearing ended at 05:15. (cr) (Entered: 11/24/2009)
2009-11-24 226 0 Transcript of Jury Trial Proceedings, Day 5 as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/18/09, before Judge Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi. Court Reporter Yvette Richardson, CSR, RPR, CCR, gypsygirlcsr@aol.com, Telephone number 939-579-4886. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be available electronically to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located at www.prd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter and/or PACER. Redaction Request due 12/18/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/28/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/25/2010. (ry) (Entered: 11/24/2009)
2009-11-24 227 0 Transcript of Proceedings, Day 6 as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/20/09, before Judge Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi. Court Reporter Yvette Richardson, CSR, RPR, CCR,gypsygirlcsr@aol.com, Telephone number 939-579-4886. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be available electronically to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located at www.prd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter and/or PACER. Redaction Request due 12/18/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/28/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/25/2010. (ry) (Entered: 11/24/2009)
2009-11-24 228 0 Transcript of Proceedings, Jury Trial Day 7 as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/23/09, before Judge Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi. Court Reporter Yvette Richardson, CSR, RPR, CCR, gypsygirlcsr@aol.com, Telephone number 939-579-4886. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be available electronically to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located at www.prd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter and/or PACER. Redaction Request due 12/18/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/28/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/25/2010. (ry) (Entered: 11/24/2009)
2009-11-24 229 0 Transcript of Proceedings, Jury Trial Day 8 as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/24/09, before Judge Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi. Court Reporter Yvette Richardson, CSR, RPR, CCR, gypsygirlcsr@aol.com, Telephone number 939-579-4886. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be available electronically to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located at www.prd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter and/or PACER. Redaction Request due 12/18/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/28/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/25/2010. (ry) (Entered: 11/24/2009)
2009-11-24 230 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: Eight Day of Jury Trial as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/24/2009. Further Jury Trial set for 11/25/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter Felix Toledo.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 09:52.Hearing ended at 05:49. (cr) (Entered: 11/25/2009)
2009-11-25 231 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: Ninth Day of Jury Trial as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/25/2009. Further Jury Trial set for 11/30/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter Felix Toledo.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 09:30.Hearing ended at 03:45. (cr) (Entered: 11/25/2009)
2009-11-25 232 0 ORDER granting 217 Motion in Limine as to Georgina Rohena (1), Maribel Colon (2), Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/25/09. (cr) (Entered: 11/25/2009)
2009-11-28 233 0 ORDER as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo . MONDAY'S TRIAL SETTING (11/30/09) IS HEREBY VACATED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. TRIAL WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 1, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M.. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 11/28/09.(Gelpi, Gustavo) (Entered: 11/28/2009)
2009-11-30 234 0 ***EX-PARTE*** MOTION Requesting Order by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Subpoena)(Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 11/30/2009)
2009-11-30 235 0 Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo (Hernandez-Vega, Jenifer) (Entered: 11/30/2009)
2009-12-01 236 0 ORDER granting 234 Motion Requesting Order as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Subpoena to be issued. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 12/1/09. (ct) (Entered: 12/01/2009)
2009-12-01 237 0 ***SELECTED PARTIES*** Subpoena Issued as to Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo (ct) (Entered: 12/01/2009)
2009-12-01 238 0 ORDER noted as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo re 235 Proposed Jury Instructions filed by USA. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 12/1/09.(sr) (Entered: 12/01/2009)
2009-12-01 239 0 Amended MOTION Submitting Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Hernandez-Vega, Jenifer) (Entered: 12/01/2009)
2009-12-01 240 0 ORDER noted as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo re 239 MOTION Submitting filed by USA. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 12/1/09.(sr) (Entered: 12/01/2009)
2009-12-01 244 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: 10th day of Jury Trial as to all defendants. Further testimony of Vernessa Delgado was heard on behalf of the gvt. Further Jury Trial set for 12/2/2009 09:00 AM before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Richardson.)(Court Interpreter F. Toledo.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 10:13.Hearing ended at 05:22. (ct) (Entered: 12/02/2009)
2009-12-02 245 0 Transcript of Jury Trial Proceedings, Day 9 as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 11/25/09, before Judge Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi. Court Reporter Yvette Richardson, CSR, RPR, CCR, gypsygirlcsr@aol.com, Telephone number 939-579-4886. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be available electronically to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located at www.prd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter and/or PACER. Redaction Request due 12/28/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/5/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/5/2010. (ry) (Entered: 12/02/2009)
2009-12-02 246 0 Transcript of Jury Trial Proceedings, Day 10 as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 12/01/09, before Judge Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpi. Court Reporter Yvette Richardson, CSR, RPR, CCR, gypsygirlcsr@aol.com, Telephone number 939-579-4886. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be available electronically to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located at www.prd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through the Court Reporter and/or PACER. Redaction Request due 12/28/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/5/2010. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/5/2010. (ry) (Entered: 12/02/2009)
2009-12-02 247 0 **CASE PARTICIPANTS**Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: 11th Day of Jury Trial as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 12/2/2009. Further Jury Trial set for 12/3/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom 2 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 11:45.Hearing ended at 11:55. (cr) (Entered: 12/02/2009)
2009-12-03 257 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi:Change of Plea Hearing as to Cynthia Castillo held on 12/3/2009. Straight plea. Sentencing Hearing set for 4/5/2010 11:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter Tom Kavelin /Felix Toledo.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 02:06.Hearing ended at 02:53. (cr) (Entered: 12/04/2009)
2009-12-03 258 0 CONVICTION Notification for U.S. Probation Office as to Cynthia Castillo. (cr) (Entered: 12/04/2009)
2009-12-03 260 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: 12th day of Jury Trial as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo held on 12/3/2009. (Court Reporter Yvette Richardson.)(Court Interpreter Felix Toledo/Tom Kavelin.)Hearing set for 09:00.Hearing held at 10:00.Hearing ended at 11:40. (cr) (Entered: 12/07/2009)
2010-01-25 263 0 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Julio C. Alejandro Serrano. by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Alejandro-Serrano, Julio) (Entered: 01/25/2010)
2010-01-26 264 0 ORDER denying 263 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). The court notes that counsel Alejandro was present and represented defendants Figueroa and Castillo throughout trial and during the change of plea hearings. Attorney Nogueras did not. It would this be a manifest injustice for defendants to not have counsel Alejandro present at sentencing as their attorney. This being a criminal case, any agreement to represent clients between attorneys Nogueras and Alejandro is superseded by the Constitution's VIth Amendment. For purposes of sentencing, the Court thus ORDERS attorney Alejandro to remain as defendant's counsel. It is almost a given that both defendants qualify for CJA representation. Accordingly counsel Alejandro can request CJA compensation as of this date by having his clients fill out the appropriate forms. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 1/26/010. (cr) (Entered: 01/26/2010)
2010-02-10 267 0 MOTION to Clarify Order by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 02/10/2010)
2010-02-11 268 0 **CASE PARTICIPANTS**RESPONSE to Motion by appearing counsel by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo re 267 MOTION to Clarify filed by Cynthia Castillo, Hilton Figueroa (Alejandro-Serrano, Julio) (Entered: 02/11/2010)
2010-02-11 269 0 ORDER granting 267 Motion to Clarify as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Attorney Nogueras, upon both defendant Figueroa and Castillo's request shall be the attorney of record continuing to represent both individuals. Attorney Alejandro is hereby relieved from representing defendants, however, as an officer of the court shall appear at sentencing should the court order him to, if necessary. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 2/11/010. (cr) (Entered: 02/11/2010)
2010-03-01 272 0 ***SELECTED PARTIES***NOTICE of Disclosure of PSR as to Cynthia Castillo, pursuant to Local Rule 132, the U.S. Probation Officer makes disclosure of the presentence report for the defendant of record. According to said rule, any inaccuracies or discrepancies should be reported to the Probation Officer within 14 days from disclosure of the document. Since the presentence report is a Court Document, its contents must not be recorded or otherwise disseminated to third parties in any manner, by US Probation, USA, Cynthia Castillo. (U.S. Probation Officer, Katherine Valentin) (Entered: 03/01/2010)
2010-03-24 276 0 ***EX-PARTE*** Emergency MOTION to Continue Sentencing Hearing by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/9/2010 (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) Modified to add level of restriction as per counsel request on 3/24/2010 (ab). (Entered: 03/24/2010)
2010-03-24 277 0 ORDER granting 276 Motion to Continue as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Sentencing Hearing RESET for 5/5/2010 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 3/24/10. (cr) (Entered: 03/24/2010)
2010-04-28 280 0 ***SELECTED PARTIES*** NOTICE of Filing of Addendum to the PSR. The addendum to the presentence investigation report has been filed in compliance with Rule 32 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure by US Probation, USA, Cynthia Castillo, Cynthia Castillo (U.S. Probation Office Staff, Elizabeth Maldonado) (Entered: 04/28/2010)
2010-04-28 282 0 TRANSMITTAL MEMO OF THE PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT as to Cynthia Castillo (U.S. Probation Office Staff, Elizabeth Maldonado) (Entered: 04/28/2010)
2010-05-03 283 0 INFORMATIVE motion requesting continuance of sentencing hearing by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 05/03/2010)
2010-05-03 284 0 ORDER granting 283 Informative Motion requesting continuance of sentencing hearing as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Sentencing Hearing RESET for 5/19/2010 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 5/3/10. (cr) Modified on 5/4/2010 as title of link (er). (Entered: 05/03/2010)
2010-05-06 288 0 ORDER as to Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Sentencing Hearing RESET for 5/19/2010 12:00 PM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 5/6/10.(cr) (Entered: 05/06/2010)
2010-05-11 289 0 ORDER as to Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Sentencing Hearing RESET for 5/19/2010 09:00 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 5/11/10. (cr) (Entered: 05/11/2010)
2010-05-17 290 0 **CASE PARTICIPANTS** MOTION to Continue sentencing date by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/2/2010 (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 05/17/2010)
2010-05-18 291 0 ORDER granting 290 Motion to Continue as to Hilton Figueroa (3), Cynthia Castillo (4). Sentencing Hearing RESET for 6/23/2010 09:30 AM in Courtroom 5 before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 5/18/10. (cr) (Entered: 05/18/2010)
2010-06-07 296 0 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Georgina Rohena, Maribel Colon, Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo nunc pro tunc 12/2/09. (cr) (Entered: 06/07/2010)
2010-06-23 307 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi: Sentencing held on 6/23/2010 for Cynthia Castillo (4), Count(s) 1-4, 45-49, Term of Probation of 5 years as to each count to be served concurrently to each other. SMA $900.00. Restitution imposed by the Court : The government is ordered to inform the exact amount of restitution to the Court and the U.S. Probation Officer within the next 14 days. (Court Reporter Rolayne Volpe.)(Court Interpreter Felix Toledo.)Hearing set for 09:30.Hearing held at 10:03.Hearing ended at 10:24. (cr) (Entered: 06/24/2010)
2010-06-24 309 0 JUDGMENT as to Cynthia Castillo (4), Count(s) 1-4, 45-49, Term of Probation of 5 years as to each count to be served concurrently to each other. SMA $900.00. Restitution imposed by the Court : The government is ordered to inform the exact amount of restitution to the Court and the U.S. Probation Officer within the next 14 days. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 6/24/10.(cr) (Entered: 06/24/2010)
2010-07-07 315 0 NOTICE OF APPEAL by Hilton Figueroa, Cynthia Castillo re 308 Judgment, 309 Judgment (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 07/07/2010)
2010-07-20 317 0 Certified and Transmitted Record on Appeal as to Cynthia Castillo to US Court of Appeals re 315 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment [Docket Entries 309 & 315](xi) (Entered: 07/20/2010)
2010-07-21 318 0 USCA Case Number as to Cynthia Castillo 10-1873 for 315 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment filed by Cynthia Castillo, Hilton Figueroa. (cm) (Entered: 07/21/2010)
2010-08-12 320 0 ***SELECTED PARTIES*** INFORMATIVE motion Urgent Motion for Leave of One Day of House Arrest by Cynthia Castillo, USA, US Probation as to Cynthia Castillo. (Nogueras-Cartagena, Nicolas) (Entered: 08/12/2010)
2010-08-13 321 0 ORDER denying 320 Informative Motion as to Cynthia Castillo (4)Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 8/13/10. (sm) (Entered: 08/13/2010)