Reported / Citable
Background
Dayana Amador was charged in Count Two of the indictment with conspiracy to steal U.S. mail and possess stolen U.S. mail, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 1708.
The district court referred the guilty-plea proceeding to a United States magistrate judge under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11. After conducting the Rule 11 hearing, the magistrate judge recommended that the court accept Amador’s plea and adjudge her guilty. Neither party objected.
The Court’s Holding
District Judge Sean D. Jordan adopted the magistrate judge’s findings of fact and recommendation on the guilty plea. The court accepted Amador’s guilty plea and found her guilty of Count Two.
The court deferred acceptance of the plea agreement until after it reviews the presentence report. The order therefore adjudicated Amador guilty of the charged mail-theft conspiracy while leaving acceptance of the agreement for sentencing-stage consideration.
Key Takeaways
- The court adopted the magistrate judge’s unopposed Rule 11 recommendation.
- Amador was found guilty of conspiracy to steal and possess stolen U.S. mail under 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 1708.
- Acceptance of the plea agreement was deferred pending review of the presentence report.
Why It Matters
The order completes the adjudication of guilt following Amador’s plea but does not resolve the terms of the plea agreement. Those terms remain subject to the court’s later review in connection with sentencing.