Reported / Citable
Background
Stacy Sot was charged in Count One of an indictment with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846.
The district court referred administration of Sot’s guilty plea to a United States magistrate judge under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11. After conducting the Rule 11 hearing, the magistrate judge issued findings of fact and recommended accepting the plea and adjudging Sot guilty. Neither party objected.
The Court’s Holding
Judge Sean D. Jordan adopted the magistrate judge’s findings of fact and recommendation on the guilty plea. The court accepted Sot’s guilty plea and found Sot guilty of Count One.
The court deferred acceptance of the plea agreement until it reviews the presentence report. The order therefore adjudicated guilt on the methamphetamine-conspiracy charge but did not yet accept the parties’ plea agreement.
Key Takeaways
- The district court adopted an unopposed magistrate judge recommendation following a Rule 11 plea hearing.
- Sot was found guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine under 21 U.S.C. § 846.
- Acceptance of the plea agreement remains deferred pending review of the presentence report.
Why It Matters
The order resolves the adjudication-of-guilt stage following Sot’s plea while preserving the court’s authority to assess the plea agreement after reviewing sentencing information. The case will proceed to presentence review and sentencing-related proceedings.