Reported / Citable
Background
Mandy Kay Parman appeared before a magistrate judge and, by consent, entered a guilty plea to Count 2 of the indictment under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11.
The plea concerned possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A)(viii). Parman was in custody at the time of the report.
The Court’s Holding
After advising and examining Parman under oath on the Rule 11 subjects, the magistrate judge found that her plea was knowing and voluntary and supported by an independent factual basis establishing the offense’s essential elements.
The magistrate judge recommended that the district judge accept the guilty plea, adjudge Parman guilty, and impose sentence accordingly. The report also recommended that Parman remain in custody.
Key Takeaways
- The filing is a report and recommendation, not a final acceptance of the plea by the district judge.
- The magistrate judge found the guilty plea knowing, voluntary, and factually supported.
- Parties had 14 days after service to file written objections.
Why It Matters
The report clears the way for the district judge to accept Parman’s plea and proceed to adjudication and sentencing on the methamphetamine-distribution charge. Any challenge to the recommendation must be raised through timely written objections.