Reported / Citable
Background
Jacobie Deon Crawford appeared by consent before a magistrate judge under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11 and pleaded guilty to Count Two of the indictment filed May 3, 2022.
Count Two charged Crawford with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
The Court’s Holding
After placing Crawford under oath and addressing the Rule 11 subjects, the magistrate judge found that his plea was knowing and voluntary. The judge also found an independent factual basis supporting every essential element of the charged offense.
The report therefore recommended that the district judge accept Crawford’s guilty plea, adjudge him guilty of violating § 922(g)(1), and impose sentence accordingly. The report did not make a final detention determination.
Key Takeaways
- The magistrate judge recommended acceptance of Crawford’s guilty plea to felon-in-possession of a firearm.
- The recommendation rested on findings that the plea was knowing, voluntary, and factually supported.
- Any written objections were due within 14 days of service of the report and recommendation.
Why It Matters
This is a Rule 11 plea recommendation, not a final judgment of conviction. The assigned district judge retained responsibility for acting on the recommendation and for sentencing.