Case details

Court: scd
Docket #: 2:15-cr-00633
Case Name: USA v. Meek
PACER case #: 224896
Date filed: 2015-09-15
Date terminated: 2017-03-22
Assigned to: Honorable Richard M Gergel

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Joseph Carlton Meek
Defendant (1)
TERMINATED: 03/22/2017
Deborah B Barbier
Barbier Law Office 1811 Pickens Street Columbia, SC 29201 803-445-1032 Fax: 803-445-1036 Email: dbb@deborahbarbier.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: CJA Appointment

Deborah J Butcher
Camden Law Firm PO Box 610 Camden, SC 29021 803-432-7599 Email: dbutcher@camdensc-law.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained

Documents

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2015-09-15 1 0 SEALED ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 9/15/2015.(cwil, ) (Entered: 09/16/2015)
2015-09-15 3 0 SEALED INDICTMENT (Sealed Grand Jury Ballot attached) as to Joseph Carlton Meek (1) count(s) 1, 2. (Attachments: # 1 GJ Ballot) (cwil, ) (Entered: 09/16/2015)
3 1 GJ Ballot
2015-09-15 6 0 ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF BENCH WARRANT as to Joseph Carlton Meek. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 9/15/2015.(cwil, ) (Entered: 09/16/2015)
2015-09-15 8 0 STANDING ORDER Governing Discovery as to Joseph Carlton Meek. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 9/15/2015.(cwil, ) (Entered: 09/16/2015)
2015-09-18 9 0 MOTION to Unseal Case by USA as to Joseph Carlton Meek. (ttil, ) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-18 10 0 TEXT ORDER granting 9 Motion to Unseal Case filed by USA as to Joseph Carlton Meek. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 9/18/2015.(ttil, ) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-17 11 0 Arrest of Joseph Carlton Meek. Clerk notified by: AUSA Jay Richardson. (ttil, ) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-18 12 0 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Arraignment set for 9/18/2015 at 11:00 AM in Columbia # 8, Matthew J. Perry Court House, 901 Richland St, Columbia before Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges. (ttil, ) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-18 13 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges: Arraignment as to Joseph Carlton Meek (1) Count 1,2 held on 9/18/2015. Court reviews charges and penalties; P/NG entered; Court sets $100,000 secured bond with standard conditions of release and with leave to reconsider once Pretrial Services Report is completed; Deborah Butcher makes special appearance; court sets status of counsel hearing for 9/23/15 at 2:30; defendant continued in custody. Court Reporter Courtsmart. CJA Time 30 minutes (mflo, ) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-18 15 0 TEMPORARY COMMITMENT Issued with a $100,000 secured bond as to Joseph Carlton Meek. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 9/18/15.(mflo, ) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-18 16 0 CJA 23 Financial Affidavit (Restricted Access) by Joseph Carlton Meek (mflo, ) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-18 17 0 Not Guilty PLEA ENTERED as to Joseph Carlton Meek (mflo, ) (Entered: 09/18/2015) 2017-03-21 17:18:11 1883a736bb2f9051244f9636be6ebcc28a5261f8
2015-09-18 18 0 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Joseph Carlton Meek Attorney Status Hearing set for 9/23/2015 02:30 PM in Columbia # 8, Matthew J. Perry Court House, 901 Richland St, Columbia before Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges. (mflo, ) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-18 20 0 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Joseph Carlton Meek held on 09/18/2015, before Judge SHIVA V. HODGES. Court Reporter/Transcriber Beth A. Krupa, Telephone number/E-mail beth_krupa@scd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Parties have 7 calendar days from the filing of the transcript to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. Redaction Request due 10/9/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/19/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/17/2015. (bkru, ) (Entered: 09/18/2015)
2015-09-21 22 0 CJA 20 Appointment Order as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Appointment of Attorney Deborah B Barbier for Joseph Carlton Meek. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 9/21/2015.(jpet, ) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-22 23 0 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF HEARING: Attorney Status Hearing as to Joseph Carlton Meek scheduled for 9/23/2015 at 2:30 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges has been cancelled. (ttil, ) (Entered: 09/22/2015)
2015-09-22 24 0 Warrant Returned Executed on 09/17/2015 in case as to Joseph Carlton Meek. (jspivey-USMS, ) (Entered: 09/22/2015)
2015-09-24 25 0 MOTION for Discovery and Inspection by Joseph Carlton Meek. No proposed order(Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 09/24/2015)
2015-09-24 26 0 MOTION for Discovery (Reciprocal) by USA as to Joseph Carlton Meek. No proposed order(Richardson, Julius) (Entered: 09/24/2015)
2015-09-25 27 0 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Nathan Stuart Williams appearing for USA. (Williams, Nathan) (Entered: 09/25/2015)
2015-09-25 28 0 Case Reassigned as to Joseph Carlton Meek to Judge Honorable Richard M Gergel. Judge Unassigned - CRI no longer assigned to the case. (cwil, ) (Entered: 09/25/2015)
2015-09-28 29 0 MOTION for Reconsideration of Bond by Joseph Carlton Meek. No proposed order(Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 09/28/2015)
2015-09-29 31 0 NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION in case as to Joseph Carlton Meek re 29 Motion for Reconsideration of Bond: Motion Hearing set for 10/6/2015 at 2:30 p.m. in Columbia # 8, Matthew J. Perry Court House, 901 Richland St, Columbia before Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges. (ttil, ) (Entered: 09/29/2015)
2015-10-05 32 0 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF HEARING: Motion hearing set for 10/6/2015 at 2:30pm as to Joseph Carlton Meek. Hearing is cancelled until further notice. (jpet, ) (Entered: 10/05/2015)
2015-10-19 34 0 NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION in case as to Joseph Carlton Meek re 29 Motion for Reconsideration of Bond: Motion Hearing set for 10/22/2015 at 2:30 p.m. in Columbia # 8, Matthew J. Perry Court House, 901 Richland St, Columbia before Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges. (ttil, ) (Entered: 10/19/2015)
2015-10-22 35 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges: Motion Hearing as to Joseph Carlton Meek held on 10/22/2015 re 29 Motion for Reconsideration of Bond filed by Joseph Carlton Meek. Parties/Victims address court. Oral Order granting 29 Motion for Reconsideration of Bond but court denies defense counsels oral request for an unsecured bond. Court modifies bond to $25,000 secured with standard conditions and additional conditions as stated on the record; bond set not met; defendant continued in custody. Court Reporter Courtsmart. (ttil, ) (Entered: 10/22/2015)
2015-10-22 36 0 TEMPORARY COMMITMENT Issued as to Joseph Carlton Meek. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 10/22/2015.(ttil, ) (Entered: 10/22/2015)
2015-11-02 37 0 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Joseph Carlton Meek Bond Execution Hearing set for 11/4/2015 02:30 PM in Columbia # 8, Matthew J. Perry Court House, 901 Richland St, Columbia before Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges. (jpet, ) (Entered: 11/02/2015)
2015-11-04 38 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges: Bond Execution Hearing as to Joseph Carlton Meek held on 11/4/2015; $25,000 corporate surety bond executed with conditions; Surety: Ned Polk, Sr, agent in fact for International Fidelity Insurance Co; advice and penalties explained; defendant released. Court Reporter: Courtsmart. CJA Time 2:15-2:45. (ttil, ) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-11-04 39 0 Corporate Surety Bond Entered as to Joseph Carlton Meek in amount of $ $25,000. (Attachments: # 1 Power of Attorney)(ttil, ) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-11-04 42 0 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Joseph Carlton Meek. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 11/4/2015.(ttil, ) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-11-04 43 0 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROTECTION from Court Appearance as to Joseph Carlton Meek for December 24, 2015 - January 1, 2016 (Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
2015-11-10 44 0 SCHEDULING NOTICE as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Bar Meeting set for 11/13/2015 09:30 AM in Charleston Courtroom #3, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. (erav, ) (Entered: 11/10/2015)
2015-11-11 45 0 WAIVER of Appearance at Pretrial Conference by Joseph Carlton Meek (Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 11/11/2015)
2015-11-11 46 0 MOTION to Continue by Joseph Carlton Meek. No proposed order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Consent to Continuance)(Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 11/11/2015)
2015-11-13 47 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Richard M Gergel: Bar Meeting as to Joseph Carlton Meek held on 11/13/2015. Court grants oral motion for continuance to the March/April 2016 term of court. Court Reporter Amy Diaz. CJA Time 9:00-10:15. (erav, ) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
2015-11-13 48 0 TEXT ORDER TO CONTINUE: The Defendant has moved, with the consent of the Government for a continuance for the Court's January-February 2016 trial term. This request is made on the basis of the complexity of the case, the volume of the discovery and the need for defense counsel to have adequate time to prepare for trial. The Court finds that the ends of justice are served by the continuance and outweigh the interest of the Defendant and the pubic in a speedy trial. 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7)(A), (B)(ii), (iv). Therefore, the motion for a continuance is granted. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered on 11/13/2015.(erav, ) Modified on 11/13/2015 (erav, ). (Entered: 11/13/2015)
2015-11-16 49 0 Letter as to Joseph Carlton Meek in re: Joseph Carlton Meek (Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
2015-11-17 50 0 TEXT ORDER: By letter dated 11/16/15, Defendant has opposed an intradistrict transfer of this case from the Columbia Division to the Charleston Division. (Dkt. No. 49). The Government is directed to file a response on or before 11/20/15. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Richard M Gergel on 11/17/15.(ltap, ) (Entered: 11/17/2015)
2015-11-19 51 0 MOTION TO TRANSFER re 49 Letter by USA as to Joseph Carlton Meek. No proposed order(Williams, Nathan) (Entered: 11/19/2015)
2015-11-24 52 0 ORDER as to Joseph Carlton Meek (1): The Court hereby makes an intra-district transfer of this case from the Columbia Division to the Charleston Division of the District Court of the District of South Carolina. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 11/24/2015. (erav, ) (Entered: 11/24/2015)
2016-01-07 53 0 SCHEDULING NOTICE as to Joseph Carlton Meek Bar Meeting set for 2/11/2016 10:00 AM in Charleston Courtroom To Be Determined, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. (erav, ) (Entered: 01/07/2016)
2016-01-28 54 0 TEXT ORDER as to Joseph Carlton Meek: The parties jointly submitted to the Court this day proposed supplemental questions for the jury questionnaire for the March 2016 term of court. The jury questionnaire for the March 2016 term of court has already been sent to the jury venire. The parties may submit, and the Court will consider, proposed questions for the Court's voir dire of prospective jurors at jury selection on March 1, 2016. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 1/28/2016.(erav, ) (Entered: 01/28/2016)
2016-01-29 55 0 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Telephone Conference in Chambers set for 1/29/2016 02:00 PM before Honorable Richard M Gergel. (erav, ) (Entered: 01/29/2016)
2016-01-29 56 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Richard M Gergel: Telephone Conference as to Joseph Carlton Meek held on 1/29/2016. Court Reporter Amy Diaz. (erav, ) (Entered: 01/29/2016)
2016-02-02 57 0 MOTION to Continue by Joseph Carlton Meek. No proposed order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Acknowledgement and Waiver)(Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 02/02/2016)
2016-02-03 58 0 TEXT ORDER TO CONTINUE as to Joseph Carlton Meek: The Defendant has moved, with the consent of the Government, for a continuance of this matter until the May trial term in order for defense counsel to have adequate time to review the discovery in this case and to prepare for trial. (Dkt. No. 57). The motion was accompanied by a written authorization from the Defendant which waived his Speedy Trial rights and consented to the continuance. (Dkt. No. 57-1). The Court finds that the ends of justice are served by a continuance and outweigh the interest of the public and the Defendant in a speedy trial. In particular, the Court finds the continuance is necessary to afford the Defendant and his counsel adequate time for effective preparation. 18 U.S.C. Section 3161(h)(7)(A), (B)(iv). The motion for a continuance until the May term is granted. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 2/3/2016. (erav, ) . (Entered: 02/03/2016)
2016-02-29 59 0 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF HEARING: as to Joseph Carlton Meek (erav,) (Entered: 02/29/2016)
2016-03-13 61 0 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROTECTION from Court Appearance as to Joseph Carlton Meek for May 30, 2016 to June 4, 2016 (Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 03/13/2016)
2016-03-14 62 0 SCHEDULING NOTICE as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Bar Meeting set for 4/5/2016 10:00 AM in Charleston Courtroom To Be Determined, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. (erav, ) (Entered: 03/14/2016)
2016-04-05 65 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Richard M Gergel: Bar Meeting as to Joseph Carlton Meek held on 4/5/2016. Case to be set for Trial. (2 weeks). Court Reporter Debbie Potocki. CJA Time 9:45 - 10:30. (erav, ) (Entered: 04/05/2016)
2016-04-05 66 0 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Jury Trial set for 6/27/2016 at 09:00 AM and continuing to 7/8/2016 in Charleston. Courtroom To Be Determined, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. (erav, ) (Entered: 04/05/2016)
2016-04-25 67 0 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Joseph Carlton Meek (Richardson, Julius) (Main Document 67 replaced on 4/25/2016) (rshu, ). Original document was missing pages; corrected document was provided by the filing user and re-filed by the clerk. (Entered: 04/25/2016) 2016-04-25 15:03:24 0c2e9795077ac552001c8c0bfb018702b14823f5
2016-04-25 68 0 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Change of Plea Hearing set for 4/29/2016 01:00 PM in Charleston Courtroom To Be Determined, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. (erav, ) (Entered: 04/25/2016)
2016-04-26 69 0 PLEA AGREEMENT (Amended) as to Joseph Carlton Meek (Richardson, Julius) (Main Document 69 replaced on 4/29/2016 by filing user) (erav, ). Modified by all parties on 4/29/2016 during court proceedings (erav, ). (Entered: 04/26/2016) 2016-04-26 16:09:47 c45e9d4ba5779fa7e785ea9fe918dd2e21a59884
2016-04-29 70 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Richard M Gergel: Change of Plea Hearing as to Joseph Carlton Meek held on 4/29/2016. Plea Agreement Accepted. Joseph Carlton Meek (1) Guilty Count 1,2. Defendant continued on bond with modifications to remove brothers of the non-contact list. Court Reporter Debbie Potocki. CJA Time 1:45-2:15. (erav, ) Modified text on 4/29/2016 (erav, ). (Entered: 04/29/2016)
2016-04-29 71 0 Guilty PLEA ENTERED as to Joseph Carlton Meek (erav, ) (Entered: 04/29/2016)
2016-06-06 74 0 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Plea as to Joseph Carlton Meek held on 4-29-16, before Judge Richard M. Gergel. Court Reporter/Transcriber Debra Potocki, Telephone number/E-mail 843-763-2481/potockidebra@bellsouthl.net. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Parties have 7 calendar days from the filing of the transcript to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. Redaction Request due 6/27/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/7/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/6/2016. (dpotocki, ) (Entered: 06/06/2016)
2016-06-28 76 0 MOTION to Seal by Joseph Carlton Meek. No proposed order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 06/28/2016) 2016-06-29 15:43:25 3be89824881af73579c8932deceb3f26a49aa7d5
76 1 Exhibit Exhibit A 2016-06-29 15:54:39 910fb53ec96cfcf06079e905dbc515955a171f5b
2016-06-29 77 0 TEXT ORDER as to 76 MOTION to Seal filed by Joseph Carlton Meek. The Government is directed to file a Response to this motion no later than July 5, 2016. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the direction of the Honorable Richard M Gergel on 6/29/16.(ltap, ) (Entered: 06/29/2016)
2016-07-01 78 0 RESPONSE in Support by USA as to Joseph Carlton Meek re 76 MOTION to Seal (Williams, Nathan) (Entered: 07/01/2016)
2016-07-06 79 0 TEXT ORDER as to Joseph Carlton Meek: For the reasons stated in Defendant's unopposed motion to seal (Dkt. No. 76) and the Government's response (Dkt. No. 78), the motion to seal is GRANTED. Defendant is directed to file his motion to postpone his sentencing hearing under seal as soon as practicable. The Government is directed to file a response to this motion under seal within 10 days of the date Defendant files his motion. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/6/2016. (erav, ) (Entered: 07/06/2016)
2016-07-07 80 0 SEALED MOTION by Joseph Carlton Meek. No proposed order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letter of Dr. Thomas Martin)(Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 07/07/2016)
2016-07-18 81 0 Sealed Document in re document 80 (Williams, Nathan) (Entered: 07/18/2016)
2016-07-20 82 0 SEALED ORDER as to Joseph Carlton Meek: re 80 SEALED MOTION filed by Joseph Carlton Meek. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/20/2016. (erav, ) (Entered: 07/20/2016)
2017-01-19 83 0 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Sentencing set for 2/28/2017 11:00 AM in Charleston Courtroom To Be Determined, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. (erav, ) (Entered: 01/19/2017)
2017-01-25 85 0 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Sentencing set for 2/28/2017 11:00 AM cancelled and rescheduled to: Sentencing set for 3/2/2017 11:00 AM in Charleston, Courtroom To Be Determined, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. (erav, ) (Entered: 01/25/2017)
2017-02-23 91 0 Document (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Letters to Victims' Families, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Statement of Joseph Carlton Meek, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Free Times Article, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Letters of Support, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Email from Employer, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Martin, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G - Resume of James Aiken, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit H - President Barack Obama, Remarks, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit I - Chart of 18 USC 1001 Sentences, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit J - Chart of 18 USC 4 Sentences)(Barbier, Deborah) Modified on 2/27/2017 to unseal per 93 Order (erav, ). (Entered: 02/23/2017)
2017-02-27 92 0 MOTION to Depart from Guidelines. Type of Departure: Upward by USA as to Joseph Carlton Meek. No proposed order(Williams, Nathan) (Entered: 02/27/2017)
2017-02-27 93 0 TEXT ORDER as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Pursuant to Local Criminal Rule 49.01, the Court directs the Clerk of Court to unseal Defendant's Sentencing Memorandum and Motion for a Variance. (Dkt. No. 91). AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 2/27/2017. (erav, ) (Entered: 02/27/2017)
2017-02-28 94 0 TEXT ORDER as to Joseph Carlton Meek: The Government moved on February 27, 2017, three days before the scheduled sentencing hearing in this matter, for an upward variance. (Dkt. No. 92). The Court finds that a continuance of the sentencing hearing is necessary to allow the Defendant an opportunity to file a memorandum in response to the Government's motion. Consequently, the Defendant is directed to file a response to the Government's motion for an upward variance on or before 3/10/17. The Clerk will reschedule the sentencing hearing for a date subsequent to the Court's receipt of the Defendant's response. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 2/28/2017. (erav, ) (Entered: 02/28/2017)
2017-03-01 96 0 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF HEARING: Sentencing set for 3/2/2017 11:00 AM as to Joseph Carlton Meek. To be rescheduled at a later date. (erav, ) (Entered: 03/01/2017)
2017-03-01 97 0 Additional Attachments to Main Document 91 Sealed Document,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Letters of Support)(Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 03/01/2017)
97 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Letters of Support
2017-03-09 98 0 MOTION to Use Restricted Discovery by Joseph Carlton Meek. No proposed order(Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 03/09/2017) 2017-03-09 13:12:27 a5cbedc14a8988f165b46cb8285de49d943bda29
2017-03-09 99 0 TEXT ORDER as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Defendant has moved to attach to his memorandum in opposition to the Government's motion for an upward variance certain material produced in discovery and classified "restricted material." (Dkt. No. 98). The Government is directed to file a response to this motion on or before 3/13/17. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/9/2017. (erav, ) Modified text on 3/10/2017 (erav, ). (Entered: 03/09/2017)
2017-03-10 100 0 RESPONSE in Opposition by Joseph Carlton Meek re 92 MOTION to Depart from Guidelines. Type of Departure: Upward (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit G, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit H, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit I)(Barbier, Deborah) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/13/2017: # 9 Exhibit List) (erav, ). Modified on 3/13/2017 to add exhibit list to entry (erav, ). (Entered: 03/10/2017) 2017-03-13 12:47:02 996c3ff6969ae80ed45f067ab05a7fe360f1efd7
100 1 Exhibit Exhibit A
100 2 Exhibit Exhibit B
100 3 Exhibit Exhibit C
100 4 Exhibit Exhibit D
100 5 Exhibit Exhibit E
100 6 Exhibit Exhibit G
100 7 Exhibit Exhibit H
100 8 Exhibit Exhibit I
2017-03-12 101 0 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROTECTION from Court Appearance as to Joseph Carlton Meek for March 23-March 27, 2017 (Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 03/12/2017)
2017-03-13 102 0 RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Joseph Carlton Meek re 98 MOTION to Use Restricted Discovery (Richardson, Julius) (Entered: 03/13/2017) 2017-03-13 12:46:47 94e80c051e8fd18eac9d5e5fc6df9cce1936f382
2017-03-13 103 0 ORDER as to Joseph Carlton Meek (1): The Government's 92 Motion to grant an upward variance because the crimes charged here were beyond the contemplation of the Sentencing Commission in establishing the sentencing guidelines for misprision of a felony is denied. The Government's motion to grant an upward variance because Defendant's failure to make an earlier report of the felony deprive law enforcement of the opportunity to prevent the attack is denied. The Court will consider at the sentencing hearing the Government's motion for an upward variance on the basis of the Defendant's actions and relevant conduct relating to the crime of misprision of a felony. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/13/2017.(erav, ) (Entered: 03/13/2017) 2017-03-13 14:23:30 18a05892f94018f33fe2e48a7d6a8239ac6eedad
2017-03-13 104 0 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Joseph Carlton Meek: In Chambers Telephone Conference set for 3/14/2017 12:30 PM Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. *Counsel to initiate the telephone conference or provide the Court a call-in number. (erav, ) (Entered: 03/13/2017)
2017-03-13 105 0 TEXT ORDER as to Joseph Carlton Meek (1): Defendant has moved for permission to submit material as part of his sentencing memorandum that was produced to him under a restricted status. (Dkt. No. 98 ). The Government has indicated it does not oppose the motion. (Dkt. No. 102 ). For good cause shown, Defendant's motion (Dkt. No. 98) is granted. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/13/2017. (erav, ) (Entered: 03/13/2017)
2017-03-13 106 0 RESPONSE in Opposition by Joseph Carlton Meek re 92 MOTION to Depart from Guidelines. Type of Departure: Upward Supplement to Response (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit F - Memorandum of Interview of September 23, 2016)(Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 03/13/2017) 2017-03-14 11:12:25 9335641b859aea421b5d0fdedb6e13d62e093272
106 1 Exhibit Exhibit F - Memorandum of Interview of September 23, 2016
2017-03-14 107 0 Minute Entryfor proceedings held before Honorable Richard M Gergel: Telephone Conference as to Joseph Carlton Meek held on 3/14/2017. Court Reporter Debbie Potocki. (erav, ) (Entered: 03/14/2017)
2017-03-14 108 0 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Joseph Carlton Meek: Sentencing set for 3/21/2017 10:00 AM in Courtroom To Be Determined, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. (erav, ) (Entered: 03/14/2017)
2017-03-21 109 0 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Richard M Gergel: Sentencing held on 3/21/2017 as to Joseph Carlton Meek. Witnesses and Court's exhibit presented. Court Reporter Amy Diaz. CJA Time 9:45 - 12:45. (erav, ) Modified text on 3/21/2017 (erav, ). (Entered: 03/21/2017)
2017-03-21 110 0 COURT'S EXHIBIT #1 as to Joseph Carlton Meek. (erav, ) (Entered: 03/21/2017)
2017-03-22 111 0 JUDGMENT as to Joseph Carlton Meek (1), Count(s) 1,2: The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of TWENTY-SEVEN (27) months; said term consist of 27 months as to each of counts One and Two, to run concurrently. The defendant shall pay the mandatory $200.00 special assessment fee, due beginning immediately. The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons: The defendant be designated to FCI Edgefield or a Bureau of Prisons closest to his home in South Carolina. The defendant shall surrender for service of sentence at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons:as notified by the United States Marshal. Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of ONE (1) year; consisting of 1 year as to each of counts One and Two, to run concurrently. While on supervised release, the defendant shall comply with the mandatory and standard conditions of supervision outlined in 18 U.S.C. ยง 3583(d). The defendant shall also comply with the following special conditions: 1. The defendant shall participate in a program of mental health counseling and/or treatment as deemed necessary by the U.S. Probation Officer, until such time as the defendant release from the program is approved by the U.S. Probation Officer. 2. The defendant shall participate in a program of testing and treatment for substance abuse as approved by the U.S. Probation Officer until such time as the defendants release from the program is approved by the U.S. Probation Officer. 3. The defendant shall contribute to the costs of any treatment, drug testing and/or location monitoring not to exceed an amount determined reasonable by the court approved U.S. Probation Offices Sliding Scale for Services, and shall cooperate in securing any applicable third-party payment, such as insurance or Medicaid. The defendant shall not possess a firearm, ammunition, destructive device, or any other dangerous weapon. The defendant shall cooperate in the collection of DNA as directed by the probation officer. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/22/2017. (erav, ) (Entered: 03/22/2017)
2017-03-28 115 0 NOTICE OF APPEAL OF FINAL JUDGMENT by Joseph Carlton Meek re 111 Judgment,,,,,,,, - The Docketing Statement form, Transcript Order form, and CJA 24 form may be obtained from the Fourth Circuit website at www.ca4.uscourts.gov. If applicable, the original CJA 24 form must be sent to the clerk's office upon filing of the Transcript Order form. (Barbier, Deborah) (Entered: 03/28/2017) 2017-04-28 11:05:16 8d589980ef13e4cad089a56fe5e61aa60fd57993
2017-03-28 117 0 Transmittal Sheet for Notice of Appeal to USCA as to Joseph Carlton Meek to US Court of Appeals re 115 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment, The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (ssam, ) (Entered: 03/28/2017)
2017-03-29 119 0 ORDER of USCA as to Joseph Carlton Meek re 115 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment. The court appoints Deborah Brereton Barbier to represent Joseph Carlton Meek. (ssam, ) (Entered: 03/29/2017)
2017-04-12 120 0 USCA MANDATE and ORDER as to Joseph Carlton Meek re 115 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment. Appeal is dismissed. (Attachments: # 1 Order)(ssam, ) (Entered: 04/14/2017)
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