Reported / Citable
Background
Daniel Jonathan Mijares-Andrade was charged in Count One of an indictment with fraud and misuse of visas, permits, and other documents, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1546.
At a September 17, 2026 plea hearing, Mijares-Andrade appeared with counsel before a magistrate judge and pleaded guilty. He consented to entering the plea before the magistrate judge, subject to final approval and sentencing by the presiding district judge.
The Court’s Holding
The magistrate judge found that the defendant understood the Rule 11 admonishments, including his trial rights, the nature of the charge, potential penalties, immigration consequences, and the advisory nature of the Sentencing Guidelines.
The court further found that Mijares-Andrade was competent and that his plea was knowing, voluntary, and supported by a factual basis. The magistrate judge recommended that the district judge accept the guilty plea and enter a judgment of guilt.
Key Takeaways
- The filing is a report and recommendation, not a final acceptance of the plea by the district judge.
- The defendant pleaded guilty to violating 18 U.S.C. § 1546.
- Failure to object before sentencing may bar de novo review and appellate review of adopted factual findings.
Why It Matters
The recommendation advances the prosecution to the district judge’s final plea-acceptance and sentencing stages. It also preserves the Rule 11 record supporting the plea’s validity.