Reported / Citable
Background
Defendant Trevor Glenn Lindner appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dan N. MacLemore on June 16, 2026, for purposes of entering a guilty plea. The defendant, represented by counsel, proceeded with the entry of the plea in open court.
The Court’s Holding
The Magistrate Judge conducted a Rule 11 colloquy with the defendant and made the following findings: (1) Lindner is competent to stand trial; (2) he consented to plead guilty before a Magistrate Judge; (3) he fully understands the nature of the charge and penalties; (4) he understands his constitutional and statutory rights and desires to waive them; (5) his plea is freely, knowingly, and voluntarily made; (6) he is satisfied with his attorney’s representation; and (7) there is a factual basis for the plea. The Magistrate Judge recommended that the guilty plea be accepted and that judgment of guilt be entered.
Key Takeaways
- The defendant’s guilty plea was found to be knowing, voluntary, and supported by a factual basis.
- Proper Rule 11 procedures were followed to ensure the defendant understood the consequences of his plea.
- The defendant waived his constitutional and statutory rights with full understanding.
Why It Matters
This memorandum reflects strict compliance with Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11, which governs guilty plea acceptance. Proper adherence to these procedures—including the court’s allocation of rights and confirmation of voluntariness—is essential to prevent later appeals claiming guilty pleas were entered without full understanding or consent. The Magistrate Judge’s documented findings create a procedural record that protects the plea’s validity on appeal.