Reported / Citable
Background
Christofer Trejo-Loma appeared with counsel before a magistrate judge and pleaded guilty, under a plea agreement, to Count One of the indictment. The count charged illegal reentry under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a).
Trejo-Loma consented to enter his plea before the magistrate judge, subject to final approval and sentencing by the presiding district judge. The magistrate judge conducted the Rule 11 plea colloquy.
The Court’s Holding
Magistrate Judge Miguel A. Torres found that Trejo-Loma was competent and that his guilty plea was knowing, voluntary, and supported by a factual basis. The court found that he understood the charge, the potential penalties, the immigration consequences, the advisory nature of the Sentencing Guidelines, and the plea agreement’s appeal and collateral-attack waiver.
The magistrate judge recommended that the district judge accept Trejo-Loma’s guilty plea and enter a judgment of guilt. The recommendation remained subject to the district judge’s final approval, and the notice advised that failing to object before sentencing could bar further review of accepted factual findings.
Key Takeaways
- The magistrate judge recommended acceptance of Trejo-Loma’s guilty plea to illegal reentry under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a).
- The plea was entered pursuant to a plea agreement and followed a Rule 11 colloquy.
- Final acceptance of the plea and sentencing were reserved to the district judge.
Why It Matters
The report documents the Rule 11 findings supporting the plea and moves the case toward district-judge acceptance, judgment, and sentencing. It is a recommendation rather than a final adjudication by the district judge.