Reported / Citable
Background
Jose Martinez-Huerta was charged in Count One of the indictment with illegal reentry after removal, in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a) and (b).
The district court referred the administration of Martinez-Huerta’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 acceptance of the plea and an adjudication of guilt on Count One. Neither party objected.
The Court’s Holding
District Judge Sean D. Jordan adopted the magistrate judge’s Findings of Fact and Recommendation on Guilty Plea after reviewing them.
The court accepted Martinez-Huerta’s guilty plea and adjudged him guilty on Count One, the illegal-reentry-after-removal charge under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a) and (b).
Key Takeaways
- The court adopted the magistrate judge’s Rule 11 plea findings without objection from either party.
- Martinez-Huerta’s guilty plea was accepted.
- The order adjudged Martinez-Huerta guilty of illegal reentry after removal under 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a) and (b).
Why It Matters
The order completes the plea-acceptance stage of the criminal case as to Count One. It does not impose sentence or address any sentencing issues.