Reported / Citable
Background
The district court referred Karina Ascencio’s guilty plea proceeding to a magistrate judge for administration under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11.
After conducting the Rule 11 hearing, the magistrate judge issued findings of fact and a recommendation that the court accept Ascencio’s plea. Neither party objected.
The Court’s Holding
Judge Sean D. Jordan adopted the magistrate judge’s findings and recommendation and accepted Ascencio’s guilty plea.
The court adjudged Ascencio guilty on Counts One and Two: conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).
Key Takeaways
- The court adopted the unopposed Rule 11 findings and recommendation.
- Ascencio’s guilty plea was formally accepted.
- The order adjudged her guilty of both the methamphetamine-conspiracy and possession-with-intent-to-distribute counts.
Why It Matters
The order completes the plea-acceptance stage and establishes Ascencio’s guilt on the two listed drug offenses. The case may proceed to sentencing.