Reported / Citable
Background
Patricio Carrillo Griego waived his appearance before the district court and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dustin Howell for a felony plea proceeding and an allocution under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11.
On September 17, 2026, the magistrate judge issued a report and recommendation advising that Griego’s guilty plea be accepted. Griego did not oppose that recommendation.
The Court’s Holding
U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman accepted Griego’s guilty plea to Count 1 of the Information.
The one-page order adopted the recommended disposition without addressing sentencing or describing the offense charged in Count 1.
Key Takeaways
- Griego’s felony guilty plea was taken by a magistrate judge after he waived appearance before the district judge.
- The magistrate judge recommended acceptance of the plea, and Griego filed no opposition.
- The district court accepted the guilty plea only as to Count 1 of the Information.
Why It Matters
The order completes the district court’s acceptance of Griego’s guilty plea following the magistrate-judge proceeding. It does not identify the charged offense, impose a sentence, or resolve any sentencing issues.