Reported / Citable
Background
Jarrel Jakeem Joseph was charged in Count One of an indictment with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
The district court referred administration of Joseph’s guilty plea to U.S. Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn. After conducting a hearing under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11, Judge Hawthorn issued findings of fact and recommended that the district court accept the plea and adjudge Joseph guilty on Count One. Neither party objected.
The Court’s Holding
U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone adopted the magistrate judge’s findings of fact and recommendation and accepted Joseph’s guilty plea.
Consistent with the plea and recommendation, the court adjudged Joseph guilty on Count One under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The court also ordered defense counsel to review the presentence report with Joseph and file any objections before the sentencing hearing.
Key Takeaways
- The district court adopted the unopposed findings and recommendation concerning Joseph’s Rule 11 guilty-plea proceeding.
- Joseph was adjudged guilty of possessing a firearm as a prohibited person under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
- Defense counsel must discuss the presentence report with Joseph and submit any objections before sentencing.
Why It Matters
The order formally accepts Joseph’s guilty plea and resolves guilt on Count One, moving the case into the presentence and sentencing phase. It does not impose a sentence or address any contested sentencing issue.