United States v. Flores (4:24-cr-00306)

FELONY INFORMATION with Forfeiture Notice as to James Flores (1) count 1. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (jnp) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Christian L. Fernandez (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15111207) filed by James Flores (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) AZ Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order Order for PHV Admission)Attorney Conor Gray Bateman added to party James Flores(pty:dft) (Bateman, Conor) (Entered: 12/06/2024)

***Attorney update in case as to James Flores. Attorney Philip Berkeley Trout for USA added per 1 Information. Attorney Christian L. Fernandez for James Flores added per 4 . Attorney James P. Melendres for James Flores added per 5 . (jnp)

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE as to James Flores (1) granting 5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of James P. Melendres. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/9/2024) (jnp) (Entered: 12/09/2024)

ORDER As to James Flores: This written order is entered pursuant to Rule 5(f)(1) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and is entered by the court on the first scheduled court date when both the prosecutor and defense counsel are present.By this order -- issued to the prosecution and defense counsel -- the court confirms the disclosure obligations of the prosecutor under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and the possible consequences of violating such order under applicable law. Failure to do so may result in consequences such as the dismissal of the indictment or information, dismissal of individual charges, exclusion of evidence or witnesses, adverse jury instructions, contempt proceedings, and/or sanctions by the court. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 12/11/2024) (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr: Guilty Plea at Arraignment Hearing as to James Flores held on 12/11/2024. Plea entered by James Flores (1) Guilty Count 1. Attorney Appearances: AUSA - Matthew Robert Weybrecht; Defense - James P. Melendres. (No exhibits) Time in Court - :14. (Court Reporter: Zoie Williams) (Interpreter N/A.) (USPO N/A.) (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by James Flores (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

Factual Resume as to James Flores (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

ORDER SETTING SCHEDULE FOR SENTENCING as to James Flores: Presentence Investigation Report due by 2/5/2025. Objections to Presentence Investigation Report due by 2/19/2025. Presentence Investigation Addendum due by 3/5/2025. Objections to Presentence Investigation Addendum due by 3/12/2025. Sentencing set for 3/27/2025 at 09:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 4th Floor, 501 W. 10th St. Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Judge Mark Pittman. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/11/2024) (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

(Document restricted to court users only) Receipt for Surrender of Passport and Passport Card as to James Flores. (bcr) (Entered: 12/12/2024)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Jeffrey Ryan McLaren-DOJ appearing for USA . (Clerk to set designation as: Assistant US Attorney). (If sealed documents that you are authorized to see were previously filed by U.S. Pretrial Services or U.S. Probation, you will require assistance to gain access to them and any related filings. Please call the clerk at 214.753.2240 during business hours to request access.) (McLaren-DOJ, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

Notice of Filing of Official Electronic Transcript of Initial Appearance Proceedings as to James Flores held on 12.11.24 before Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr.. Parties are notified of their duty to review and request redaction of the transcript. See Misc Order (MO) 61 and Special Order (SO) 19-1. If the transcript contains information that should be redacted under SO 19-1, contact the Operations Assistance Team at (214)753-2240 immediately. If the transcript contains personal identifiers that must be redacted under MO 61, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5.2 or Fed.R.Crim.P. 49.1, or if the transcript contains the name of a minor child victim or a minor child witness that must be redacted under 18 U.S.C. § 3509, file a Redaction Request - Transcript within 21 days. If no action is taken, the entire transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed. (13 pages) Court Reporter/Transcriber Zoie Williams, Telephone number 817.850.6630. A copy of the transcript may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the office of the clerk. Redaction Request under SO 19-1, due immediately. Redaction Request due 1/16/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/27/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/26/2025. (zow) (Entered: 12/26/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER Accepting 18 Report and Recommendations re: Guilty Plea as to James Flores (1). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/31/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 12/31/2024)

ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT: It is ORDERED that this matter be reassigned to the docket of Senior United States District Judge Terry R. Means to conduct all further proceedings. The Clerk of Court is ordered to change the case letter designation to a 'Y'. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/29/2025) (jnp) (Entered: 01/29/2025)

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S 43 UNOPPOSED MOTION TO CONTINUE PRESENTENCE REPORT OBJECTION DEADLINE as to James Flores: Objections to Presentence Investigation Report due by 4/29/2025. Presentence Investigation Addendum due by 5/13/2025. Sentencing set for 6/24/2025 at 10:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 501, 501 W. 10th St., Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Senior Judge Terry R Means. (Clerk's Note: Docketed as a public order per DJ Chambers.) (Ordered by Senior Judge Terry R Means on 4/22/2025) (jnp) Modified docket text on 4/22/2025 (jnp). (Entered: 04/22/2025)