COLLATERAL,INTERPRETER

U.S. District Court
Eastern District of California - Live System (Sacramento)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:16-cr-00171-DAD All Defendants


Case title: USA v. Santa et al

Magistrate judge case number: 2:16-mj-00163-DB

Date Filed: 09/08/2016

Date Terminated: 11/29/2022

Assigned to: District Judge Dale A. Drozd

Defendant (1)
Maria Santa
TERMINATED: 01/24/2018
also known as
Maria Sefora Santa
TERMINATED: 01/24/2018
represented byDustin D. Johnson - INACTIVE
Law Offices of Dustin D. Johnson
2701 Del Paso Road
Suite 130-155
Sacramento, CA 95835
916-436-1647
Fax: 916-244-9889
Email: dustin@ddjlaw.biz
Designation: CJA Appointment

Pending Counts

Disposition
FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR SERVICE OF SENTENCE
(1)
Imprisonment for a term of 12 months and 1 day to be served consecutive to her sentence in 2:08CR00468-001 and Pay a $100 Special Assessment, payment to begin immediately

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts

Disposition
None

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
None

Complaints

Disposition
FAILURE TO SURRENDER FOR SERVICE OF SENTENCE

Assigned to: District Judge Dale A. Drozd
Appeals court case number: 17-10433 USCA

Defendant (2)
Virgil Sever Santa
TERMINATED: 11/29/2022
represented byMark Joseph Reichel
Reichel & Plesser, LLP
455 Capitol Mall
8th Floor, Suite 802
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-498-9258
Fax: 916-441-6553
Email: mark@reichellaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: CJA Appointment

Pending Counts

Disposition
FAILURE TO FILE REPORTS OF FOREIGN BANK AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
(1sss)
Probation 12 months. Special Assessment of $100.00.

Highest Offense Level (Opening)
Felony

Terminated Counts

Disposition
FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR SERVICE OF SENTENCE
(1s)
DISMISSED.
CONCEALING PERSON FROM ARREST
(1ss)
DISMISSED.
CONCEALING PERSON FROM ARREST
(2s)
DISMISSED.
FAILURE TO FILE REPORTS OF FOREIGN BANK AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
(2ss)
DISMISSED.
CONCEALING PERSON FROM ARREST
(3)
DISMISSED.
FAILURE TO FILE REPORTS OF FOREIGN BANK AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
(3s)
DISMISSED.

Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
Felony

Complaints

Disposition
None


Plaintiff
USA represented byMatthew Thuesen
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District Of California
501 I Street
Suite 10-100
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-554-2918
Email: matthew.thuesen@usdoj.gov
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant US Attorney

Amanda Beck , GOVT
U.S. Attorney's Office
501 I Street, Suite 10-100
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-554-2700
Fax: 916-554-2900
Email: Amanda.Beck@usdoj.gov
TERMINATED: 01/10/2020
Designation: Assistant US Attorney

Jared Chase Dolan , GOVT
United States Attorney's Office
501 I Street
Suite 10-100
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-554-2700
Email: usacae.ecfsacad@usdoj.gov
TERMINATED: 02/23/2018
Designation: Assistant US Attorney

Matthew Dean Segal
Stoel Rives
500 Capitol Mall
Suite 1600
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-447-0700
Email: matthew.segal@stoel.com
TERMINATED: 12/30/2021
Designation: Assistant US Attorney

Robert Artuz , GOVT
United States Attorney's Office
501 I Street
Suite 10-100
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-554-2806
Email: robert.artuz@usdoj.gov
TERMINATED: 11/09/2022
Designation: Retained

Date Filed #Docket Text
08/29/20161 CRIMINAL COMPLAINT as to Maria Santa (1). (Michel, G.) [2:16-mj-00163-DB] (Entered: 08/29/2016)
08/30/2016MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Deborah Barnes: INITIAL APPEARANCE as to Maria Santa held on 8/30/2016. Attorney Jared Chase Dolan, for USA, Dustin D. Johnson appointed for Maria Santa. Defendant advised rights and pending charges. DETENTION HEARING as to Maria Santa held on 8/30/2016. Govt moved for detention for the same reasons as stated in 2:08-cr-00468-KJM, defense submitted on detention. Court ordered defendant detained. Preliminary Examination set for 9/13/2016 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 24 (CKD) before Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney. Government Counsel: Jared Dolan present. Defense Counsel: Dustin Johnson present. Custody Status: present, in custody. Court Reporter/CD Number: Jonathan Anderson/1. (Buzo, P) [2:16-mj-00163-DB] (Entered: 08/30/2016)
08/30/20163 DETENTION ORDER as to Maria Santa signed by Magistrate Judge Deborah Barnes on 8/30/2016. (Zignago, K.) [2:16-mj-00163-DB] (Entered: 09/01/2016)
09/08/20164 INDICTMENT as to Maria Santa (1) count(s) 1, 2, Virgil Sever Santa (2) count(s) 3. (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 09/08/2016)
09/08/20165 AO257 (Sealed) as to Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa. (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 09/08/2016)
09/08/20166 PETITION to seal indictment by USA as to Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa. (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 09/08/2016)
09/08/20167 ORDER granting 6 PETITION to seal indictment as to Maria Santa (1), Virgil Sever Santa (2) signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 9/8/16. (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 09/08/2016)
09/13/2016MINUTE ORDER by Courtroom Deputy K. Owen for Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 9/13/2016: Pursuant to communication with AUSA Dolan on 9/13/2016, this matter is now unsealed. (TEXT ONLY ENTRY) (Owen, K) (Entered: 09/13/2016)
09/13/201610 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney: ARRAIGNMENT as to Maria Santa (1) Count 1-2 and ARRAIGNMENT (Initial Appearance) as to Virgil Sever Santa (2) Count 3 held on 9/13/2016. Counsel Mark Reichel appointed for Virgil Santa. Defendants advised of their rights and charges, waived formal reading, and entered not guilty pleas and jury trial demands. Status Conference set as to both defendants for 10/12/2016 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Time excluded under Local Code T4 from 9/13/2016 to 10/12/2016. As to defendant Virgil Santa, the government moved for detention. Defense requested a one-day continuance, but due to the unavailability of the Romanian interpreter, advised the Court that the defendant wished to proceed with the detention hearing without the assistance of the interpreter. The Court addressed the Defendant, in the English language, regarding his desire to proceed with the detention hearing without the assistance of the interpreter. Defendant affirmed his desire to proceed without an interpreter. Court set the matter for a Detention Hearing on 9/14/2016 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 24 before Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney. Defendant ordered temporarily detained. Government Counsel: Jared Dolan present. Defense Counsel: Dustin Johnson, Mark Reichel present. Custody Status: Both present/in custody. Court Reporter/CD Number: Jonathan Anderson/ECRO. Interpreter: Floryan Ashley-Bussey, Language: Romanian. The Court has been notified that an interpreter is required in this action for Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa. It is counsel's responsibility to timely notify the Court Staff Interpreter when a hearing requiring an interpreter is scheduled, continued or cancelled. Failure to do so may result in sanctions. See LR 403 - Court Interpreter Services in Criminal Actions

(Owen, K) (Entered: 09/13/2016)

09/13/201611 SHACKLING MINUTE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 9/13/2016: Pursuant to Local Rule 401, the Court hereby determined that the appropriate restraint level for Virgil Sever Santa is Legs only always (USM # 17701-097). (Owen, K) (Entered: 09/14/2016)
09/14/201612 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney: DETENTION HEARING as to Virgil Sever Santa held on 9/14/2016. Defendant present and proceeding without the assistance of a Romanian interpreter. Government renewed its motion for detention. Defense argued for release on bond, offered Defendant's daughter, Maria Nieto, as an additional surety. Court addressed Ms. Nieto regarding her qualifications as a surety. After a brief in camera conference with counsel, and for the reasons stated on the record, the Court ordered the Defendant released on a $150,000 bond: $40,000 to be secured by property owned by Dinu Lusco, $100,000 to be unsecured and cosigned by Dinu Lusco and Magdalena Ciurar, and $10,000 to be unsecured and cosigned by Maria Nieto. Defendant ordered to report to Pretrial Services at 10:30 AM on 9/16/2016. Additional conditions of supervision stated on the record. Defense counsel granted until 9/21/2016 to file the fully executed bond paperwork. Government Counsel: Jared Dolan present. Defense Counsel: Mark Reichel present. Custody Status: Present/in custody. Court Reporter/CD Number: Alexandra Waldrop. (Owen, K) (Entered: 09/15/2016)
09/14/201614 ARREST WARRANT RETURNED Executed on 9/13/16 as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 09/15/2016)
09/14/201615 NOTICE to DEFENDANT BEING RELEASED as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 09/15/2016)
09/14/201616 ORDER SETTING CONDITIONS of RELEASE signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 9/14/16 as to Virgil Sever Santa (2). (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 09/15/2016)
09/15/201613 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF RELEASE as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Owen, K) (Entered: 09/15/2016)
09/15/201617 CJA 20 APPOINTING ATTORNEY Dustin D. Johnson signed by Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 9/9/16 as to Maria Santa. (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 09/16/2016)
09/15/201620 APPEARANCE BOND POSTED as to Virgil Sever Santa in amount of $100,00, $10,000 (unsecured bond) and secured bond of $40,000. (Kastilahn, A) (Entered: 09/19/2016)
09/16/201619 COLLATERAL RECEIVED as to Virgil Sever Santa: U.S. Passport from Virgil Sever Santa, #515488470. (Benson, A) (Entered: 09/16/2016)
10/12/201621 MINUTES (Text Only) for STATUS CONFERENCE held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller as to Maria Santa and Virgil Sever Santa on 10/12/2016: The court is informed that Deft Maria Santa does not require an interpreter. Court addresses issue of interpreter needs for Deft. Virgil Santa. As Mr. Reichel is not present at today's hearing, the court continues the Status Conference, as to Deft Virgil Santa, to 11/2/2016 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. The court instructs Mr. Johnson to inform Mr. Reichel of the new date and the pending issue. XT4, XR Start: 10/12/2016 Stop: 11/2/2016. As to Deft Maria Santa, the parties request that this matter also be continued to 11/2/2016 to keep the cases together. Therefore, a further Status Conference, as to Deft Maria Santa, is also set for 11/2/2016 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. XT4 Start: 10/12/2016 Stop: 11/2/2016. Government Counsel: Jared Dolan present. Defense Counsel: Dustin Johnson for Maria Santa and standing in for Mr. Reichel for Virgil Santa present. Custody Status: Ms. Santa, In Custody; Mr. Santa, Not In Custody. Court Reporter/CD Number: Cathie Bodene. (Streeter, J) (Entered: 10/12/2016)
10/19/201622 (DISREGARD; REFER TO AMENDED DOCUMENT AT ECF NO. 23 ) STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuing Status Conference. (Reichel, Mark) (Docket Text Modified on 10/21/2016 by C. Schultz) (Entered: 10/19/2016)
10/19/201623 AMENDED STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuing Status Conference by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) Modified on 10/20/2016 (Washington, S). (Entered: 10/19/2016)
10/24/201624 MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: The parties' Stipulation to Continue Status Conference (ECF No. 23 ) is DENIED without prejudice to Mr. Reichel confirming his unavailability on 11/2/2016 and what arrangements he has made with an interpreter to communicate with his client and for the upcoming court appearances. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 10/24/2016)
10/26/201625 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for 2nd Amended Request To Continue Status Conference As To Both Defendant by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) (Entered: 10/26/2016)
10/28/201626 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Santa and Maria Santa, issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy J. Streeter for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 10/28/2016 ADOPTING the parties stipulation to continue [ECF 25 ]. Accordingly, the Status Conference set for 11/2/2016 is VACATED and RESET for 12/7/2016 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom #3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller; Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 11/2/2016 - 12/7/2016. (Text Only Entry) (Streeter, J) (Entered: 10/28/2016)
10/31/201627 CJA 20 APPOINTING ATTORNEY as to Virgil Sever Santa signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 10/25/2016. (Jackson, T) (Entered: 10/31/2016)
12/05/201628 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for continuance of Status Conference by Maria Santa. (Johnson, Dustin) (Entered: 12/05/2016)
12/05/201629 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Santa and Maria Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: In light of the time needed for defense preparation, the parties' joint request to continue (ECF No. 28 ) is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Status Conference set for 12/7/2016 is VACATED and RESET for 1/25/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 12/5/2016 - 1/25/2017. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 12/05/2016)
01/23/201730 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Status Conference by Maria Santa. (Johnson, Dustin) (Entered: 01/23/2017)
01/23/201731 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Santa and Maria Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: In light of the additional time needed for defense preparation, the parties' joint request to continue (ECF No. 30 ) is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Status Conference set for 1/25/2017 is VACATED and RESET for 2/15/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 1/25/2017 - 2/15/2017. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 01/23/2017)
02/13/201732 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER continuing the Status Conference and excluding time for Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa. (Johnson, Dustin) (Entered: 02/13/2017)
02/13/201733  MINUTE ORDER, as to Maria Santa and Virgil Santa, issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy J. Streeter for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 2/13/2017 ADOPTING the parties stipulation to continue [ECF # 32 . Accordingly, the Status Conference set for 2/15/2017 is VACATED and RESET for 3/1/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom #3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller; Parties are advised the 3/1/2017 date is FIRM; Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 2/15/2017 - 3/1/2017. (Text Only Entry) (Streeter, J) (Entered: 02/13/2017)
03/01/201734 MINUTES (Text Only) for STATUS CONFERENCE held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller as to Maria Santa and Virgil Sever Santa on 3/1/2017: Parties provided the court with the status of the matter. Status Conference set for 3/29/2017 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. XT4 Start: 03/01/2017 Stop: 03/29/2017.Government Counsel: Jared Dolan present. Defense Counsel: Dustin Johnson and Mark Reichel present. Custody Status: M. Santa In Custody; V. Santa Not In Custody. Court Reporter/CD Number: Jennifer Coulthard. Interpreter: Val Monafu, Language: Romanian (Streeter, J) (Entered: 03/01/2017)
03/28/201735 STATUS CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) Modified on 3/29/2017 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 03/28/2017)
03/29/201736 MINUTES for STATUS CONFERENCE as to Maria Santa and Virgil Sever Santa, held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 3/29/2017. Assistant United States Attorney, Matthew Yelovich for Jared Dolan, present. Attorney, Dustin Johnson, present for Defendant Maria Santa. Attorney, Mark Reichel, present for Defendant Virgil Sever Santa. Defendant Maria Santa, present in custody. Defendant Virgil Sever Santa, present out of custody using the services of the Romanian language interpreter. At the parties' joint request, a Further Status Conference was SET for 5/3/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Time excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 3/29/2017 - 5/3/2017. Mr. Yelovich confirmed that discovery has been provided to defense counsel and additional discovery is available at the U.S. Attorney's Office for review and copying. The court directed Virgil Sever Santa report to Pretrial Services before leaving the building. Romanian Language Interpreter: Val Monafu. Court Reporter: Michelle Babbitt. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 03/29/2017)
05/03/201737 MINUTES for STATUS CONFERENCE, as to Virgil Sever Santa, held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 5/3/2017. Government Counsel, Jared Dolan, present. Defense Counsel, Mark Reichel, present. Defendant present, out of custody. Mr. Reichel advised the court that he neglected to file an appearance waiver for Mr. Santa as anticipated following the last appearance when he learned that a Romanian language interpreter would not be available on 5/3/2017 to assist the defendant. For the reasons as stated on the record, the court ORDERED Mr. Reichel to pay sanctions within seven (7) days in the amount of $250.00. At the joint request of the parties, the Status Conference was CONTINUED to 5/10/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. The court's staff language interpreter confirmed that arrangements have already been made with the interpreter for the 5/10/2017 status conference. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 5/3/2017 - 5/10/2017. Court Reporter: Michelle Babbitt. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 05/03/2017)
05/03/201738 MINUTES for STATUS CONFERENCE, as to Maria Santa, held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 5/3/2017. Government Counsel, Jared Dolan, present. Defense Counsel, Dustin Johnson, present. Defendant present, in custody. Mr. Johnson requested additional time for the defendant to review and consider the pending package plea offer and allow defense counsel to have further discussions with the government. At the joint request of the parties, a Status Conference (Possible Change of Plea Hearing) was SET for 5/10/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 5/3/2017 - 5/10/2017. Court Reporter: Michelle Babbitt. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 05/03/2017)
05/10/2017 RECEIPT number CAE200081955 for $250.00 re 37 Minutes for Status Conference FBO Mark J. Reichel from Reichel & Plesser, LLP. (Michel, G.) (Entered: 05/10/2017)
05/10/201739 MINUTES for STATUS CONFERENCE as to Maria Santa and Virgil Sever Santa held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 5/10/2017. Government Counsel, Rosanne Rust for Jared Dolan, present. Defense Counsel, Dustin Johnson and Mark Reichel, present. Defendant Maria Santa present, in custody. Defendant Virgil Santa present, out of custody using the Romanian language interpreter. Mr. Reichel confirmed a plea agreement has been provided to Ms. Santa, but he needs time to do some additional investigation and propose to the government a counter-offer. The parties confirmed this is a package deal with Mr. Santa, so they want to keep scheduling the defendant's cases together. At the parties' joint request, a Further Status Conference (Possible Change of Plea Hearing) SET for 6/7/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, which is the first date all parties and the interpreter can be available. Time excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 5/10/2017 - 6/7/2017. The court directed Mr. Reichel to pay his outstanding sanctions at the Clerk's Office following the hearing. Interpreter: Val Monafu. Court Reporter: Jennifer Coulthard. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 05/10/2017)
06/07/201740 MINUTES for STATUS CONFERENCE as to Maria Santa and Virgil Sever Santa held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 6/7/2017. Government Counsel, Jared Dolan, present. Defense Counsel, Dustin Johnson and Mark Reichel, present. Defendant Maria Santa present, in custody. Defendant Virgil Santa present, out of custody using the Romanian language interpreter. At the parties' joint request, the following motion briefing schedule and trial dates were set: Defense motions, if any, shall be filed by 7/19/2017 and noticed for hearing on 8/23/2017 at 9:00 AM; the government's response shall be filed by 8/2/2017; defense replies shall be filed by 8/16/2017; a Trial Confirmation Hearing is SET for 9/27/2017 at 9:00 AM, and a Jury Trial is SET for 10/16/2017 at 9:00 AM. All hearings will be held in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. The parties agreed and the court confirmed that even if motions are not filed, the parties shall appear on 8/23/2017 for a status conference. Time excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 6/7/2017 - 8/23/2017 and E upon filing of defense motions. For the record, the government confirmed that plea offers had been extended and declined; therefore, they have been revoked. Romanian Language Interpreter: Val Monafu. Court Reporter: Jennifer Coulthard. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Docket Text Modified on 6/8/2017 by C. Schultz: the filing date of 7/16/2017 was changed to the correct date of 7/19/2017.) (Entered: 06/07/2017)
08/17/201741 MINUTE ORDER, as to Maria Santa and Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: Because defense motions have not been filed as provided by the 6/7/2017 Minutes (ECF No. 40), the court on it's own motion converts the Motion Hearing set for 8/23/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller into a Status Conference. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 08/17/2017)
08/23/201742 MINUTES for STATUS CONFERENCE, as to Maria Santa and Virgil Sever Santa, held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 8/23/2017. Government Counsel, Jared Dolan, present. Defense Counsel, Dustin Johnson and Mark Reichel, present. Defendant Maria Santa present, in custody. Defendant Virgil Santa present, out of custody using the Romanian language interpreter. Mr. Reichel and Mr. Johnson advised the court that they did not identify any dispositive motions that were appropriate to file at this time; however, they do anticipate filing motions in limine. Due to a scheduling conflict in an unrelated matter, Mr. Johnson requested the trial confirmation hearing be continued one week. Without objection, the Trial Confirmation Hearing set for 9/27/2017 was RESET for 10/4/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Time excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 8/23/2017 - 10/16/2017. Mr. Dolan advised the court that the government anticipates filing a Superseding Indictment. The court granted Mr. Santa's request to address the court. Mr. Santa requested the court allow him to travel to Washington D.C. for appointments. The court directed Mr. Santa and his counsel first discuss any travel requests with pretrial services before raising them with the court. Interpreter: Val Monafu. Court Reporter: Diane Shepard. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 08/23/2017)
09/27/201743 ASSOCIATION of ATTORNEY in the case of Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa. Attorney Amanda Beck for USA added. (Dolan, Jared) (Entered: 09/27/2017)
09/27/201744  MOTION for Empaneling Dual Juries for Joint Trial by USA as to Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa. Motion Hearing set for 10/4/2017 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Dolan, Jared) (Entered: 09/27/2017)
09/28/201745 MEMORANDUM by Virgil Sever Santa as to Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa. Trial Confirmation Memorandum (Reichel, Mark) (Entered: 09/28/2017)
09/29/201746 MOTION On Government's Request For Dual Juries by Virgil Sever Santa as to Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) (Entered: 09/29/2017)
09/29/201747 SUPPLEMENTAL trial Confirmation Hearing Memorandum by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) (Entered: 09/29/2017)
10/01/201748 REQUEST for Disclosure of Proffered Testimony of Pretrial Services Officer by USA as to Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa. (Beck, Amanda) (Entered: 10/01/2017)
10/04/201749 MINUTES for CHANGE of PLEA HEARING, as to Maria Santa, held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 10/4/2017. Government Counsel, Jared Dolan and Amanda Beck, present. Defense Counsel, Dustin Johnson, present. Defendant present, in custody. Defense counsel confirmed the defendant was prepared to proceed with a guilty plea to Count 1 of the Indictment (ECF No. 4 ) without a plea agreement with the government. The defendant was sworn. The government read a factual basis into the record. After the plea colloquy, the court ENTERED the defendant's GUILTY PLEA to Count 1 of the Indictment (ECF No. 4 ) and ADJUDGED the defendant guilty with a Sentencing Hearing to be determined. Court Reporter: Jennifer Coulthard. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 10/04/2017)
10/04/201750 MINUTES for TRIAL CONFIRMATION AND MOTION HEARING held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller ON 10/4/2017. Government Counsel, Jared Dolan and Amanda Beck, present. Defense Counsel, Dustin Johnson and Mark Reichel, present. Defendant Maria Santa present, in custody. Defendant Virgil Sever Santa present, out of custody using the services of the Romanian language interpreter. After some discussion with the parties, the court SET a Status Conference/Motion Hearing for 10/16/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. The court ordered that if the parties reach a stipulation that would moot the need for a second interpreter for trial proceedings related to Virgil Santa, they shall file that stipulation by Noon on Thursday, 10/12/2017. After oral argument related to Pretrial Services Officer's testimony and Plaintiff's Motion for Empaneling Dual Juries (ECF No. 44 ), the court took the matters under submission with a formal written order to issue. By close of business today, the court directed Mr. Johnson to file Ms. Santa's joinder as represented at the hearing. Based upon representations of Mr. Reichel, the court directed the parties meet and confer regarding Virgil Santa proceeding with a bench trial rather than a jury trial. Jury Trial CONFIRMED on Count 2 as to Ms. Santa and on Count 3 as to Mr. Santa to commence on 10/17/2017 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. No later than 10/10/2017, the parties shall file the following trial documents, as applicable: Trial Brief(s), Statement of the Case, Proposed Voir Dire, Proposed Jury Instructions, Proposed Verdict Form, and Witness/Exhibit Lists. The courts standard jury instructions will be provided to counsel prior to trial. Interpreter: Val Monafu. Court Reporter: Jennifer Coulthard. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 10/04/2017)
10/04/201751 JOINDER in Co-Defendant's 46 Trial Confirmation Memoranda. (Johnson, Dustin) (Entered: 10/04/2017)
10/06/201752 TRIAL CONFIRMATION ORDER as to Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa signed by District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 10/6/2017 ORDERING that no later than 10/10/2017 the parties may file trial briefs and the government shall file a statement of the case with the court. Proposed jury instructions shall be filed by 10/10/2017. The parties shall file with the court motions in limine, if any, or responses to any pending motions, no later than 12 noon on 10/12/2017. Any opposition briefs to the motions in limine shall be filed no later than 12 noon on 10/13/2017. The court will address all outstanding motions with the parties at the final pretrial status hearing set for Monday, 10/16/2017, at 9:00 a.m. The government shall, and the defendant may, file exhibit and witness lists no later than 10/10/2017. (Zignago, K.) (Entered: 10/06/2017)
10/06/201753 ORDER as to Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa signed by District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 10/6/2017 ORDERING that the court DECLINES to empanel dual juries but severs defendants for trial. The court DENIES the government's second request, without prejudice to renewal during trial. Virgil Santa's trial is confirmed to begin Tuesday morning, 10/17/2017, at 9 a.m. Maria Santa's trial will follow upon conclusion of Virgil Santa's trial, with the exact start date and time set by that time. (Zignago, K.) (Entered: 10/06/2017)
10/06/201754 MINUTE ORDER, as to both defendants, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: The court's order (ECF No. 53 ) resolving the government's request (ECF No. 48 ) referenced a definition contained within internal pretrial services regulations. In the interest of full disclosure, yet respecting that these regulations are not otherwise publicly available, the court here discloses only the excerpt containing the relevant definition:

A. Pretrial services information is any information, whether recorded or not, that is obtained or developed by a pretrial services officer in the course of performing pretrial services. Performing pretrial services includes conducting the pretrial services investigation, preparing the pretrial services report, performing any post-release or post-detention investigation, or supervising a defendant released pursuant to chapter 207 of title 18, United States Code. Pretrial services information does not include information appearing in the public records of the court.

(Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 10/06/2017)
10/10/201755 NOTICE of APPEAL by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa re 53 Order. (Beck, Amanda) Modified on 10/11/2017 (Washington, S). (Entered: 10/10/2017)
10/10/201756  MOTION to DISMISS Count Two of Indictment by USA as to Maria Santa. (Beck, Amanda) (Entered: 10/10/2017)
10/11/201757 ORDER signed by District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 10/11/17 as to Maria Santa: Count 2 of the Indictment is hereby DISMISSED without prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48(a). (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 10/11/2017)
10/11/201758 MINUTE ORDER, as to Maria Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy J. Streeter for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 10/11/2017: Pursuant to Defendant Maria Santa's entry of plea on October 4, 2017 (ECF No. 49 ), a Sentencing Hearing is set for 1/3/2018 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Text Only) (Streeter, J) (Entered: 10/11/2017)
10/11/201759 SCHEDULE of DISCLOSURE for PSR as to Maria Santa. Plea Date: *10/4/2017* Sentencing Date: *01/03/2018* Reply Date: *12/27/2017*** Correction Date: *12/20/2017* Report Date: *12/13/2017* Objection Date: *12/06/2017* Proposed Date: *11/22/2017* Copies: *AUSA - Defense Counsel - USPO* (Streeter, J) (Entered: 10/11/2017)
10/11/201760 APPEAL PROCESSED to Ninth Circuit re 55 Notice of Appeal filed by USA. Filed dates for Notice of Appeal *10/10/2017*, Complaint *9/8/2016* and Appealed Order / Judgment *10/6/2017*. Court Reporter: *N/A*. *Fee Status: Govt/USA Appeal* (Attachments: # 1 Appeal Information) (Washington, S) (Entered: 10/11/2017)
10/12/201761 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Santa and Maria Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy J. Streeter for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 10/12/2017: In light of the Government's Notice of Appeal and Motion to Dismiss Count Two (ECF Nos. 55 and 56 ) and the courts Order (ECF No. 57 ), the Status Conference set for 10/16/2017 at 9 AM and the Jury Trial set for 10/17/2017 at 9 AM are hereby VACATED. (Text Only) (Streeter, J) (Entered: 10/12/2017)
10/24/201762 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by USA for proceedings held on 10/4/17 before Judge Mueller. Court Reporter Jennifer Coulthard. (Dolan, Jared) (Entered: 10/24/2017)
11/01/201763 USCA CASE NUMBER 17-10433 for 55 Notice of Appeal filed by USA. (Zignago, K.) (Entered: 11/01/2017)
11/03/201764 AMENDED 62 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by USA for proceedings held on 10/4/17 before Judge Mueller. Court Reporter Jennifer Coulthard. (Dolan, Jared) (Entered: 11/03/2017)
11/03/201765 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings, Trial Confirmation, as to Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa held on 10-4-17, before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, filed by Jennifer Coulthard, Phone number 312-617-9858 E-mail jenrmrcrr2@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction must be filed within 5 court days. Redaction Request due 11/27/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/4/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/1/2018. (Dunn-Coulthard, J) (Entered: 11/03/2017)
11/14/201766 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Judgment and Sentencing. (Johnson, Dustin) (Entered: 11/14/2017)
11/15/201767 MINUTE ORDER, as to Maria Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: In light of the time needed for defense preparation, the parties' stipulated request to continue (ECF No. 66 ) is GRANTED. Accordingly, the Sentencing Hearing set for 1/3/2018 is VACATED and RESET for 1/24/2018 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller and the pre-sentence investigation report schedule is MODIFIED as follows: the draft pre-sentence report shall be disclosed to counsel no later than 12/13/2017; the parties' informal objections shall be delivered to the probation officer no later than 12/27/2017; the final pre-sentence report shall be submitted no later than 1/3/2018; any motion for correction shall be submitted no later than 1/10/2018; and reply/statement of non-opposition shall be submitted no later than 1/17/2018. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 11/15/2017)
12/08/201768 (TO BE VIEWED BY ASSIGNED COUNSEL ONLY) DISCLOSED PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (DRAFT) as to Maria Santa. Informal objections shall not be submitted via CM/ECF and shall be in compliance with the sentencing schedule and pursuant to Local Rule 460. (Una'Dia, T) (Entered: 12/08/2017)
12/21/201769 MOTION FOR BAIL REVIEW by Virgil Sever Santa. Motion Hearing SET for 12/28/2017 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 27 (DB) before Magistrate Judge Deborah Barnes. (Reichel, Mark) Modified on 12/21/2017 (Michel, G.). (Entered: 12/21/2017)
12/28/201770 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings before Magistrate Judge Deborah Barnes: MOTION HEARING re 69 Motion for Bail Review as to Virgil Sever Santa held on 12/28/2018. No interpreter present. Government opposed modification to the Special Conditions of Release re location monitoring due to flight risk. After hearing, for reasons as stated on the record, the Court concurred with the Pretrial Services Recommendation and ordered that the Special Conditions of Release as to Defendant Virgil Sever Santa be modified to reflect removal from location monitoring. Defendant admonished to adhere to all remaining special conditions of release as stated on the record in open court. Government Counsel: Amanda Beck present. Defense Counsel: Mark Reichel present. Custody Status: Present, Out of Custody. Court Reporter/CD Number: ECRO/Tiffany Brown. (Michel, G.) (Entered: 12/28/2017)
12/28/201771 AMENDED NOTICE to DEFENDANT BEING RELEASED as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Mena-Sanchez, L) (Entered: 12/29/2017)
01/03/201872 SENTENCING PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (FINAL) as to Maria Santa. (Attachments: # 1 Character Reference Letters, # 2 Objection Letter Defense, # 3 Response to Defense)(Peterson, C) (Entered: 01/03/2018)
01/22/201873 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Maria Santa. (Johnson, Dustin) (Entered: 01/22/2018)
01/23/201874 EXHIBITS re 73 Sentencing Memorandum. (Johnson, Dustin) Modified on 1/23/2018 (York, M). (Entered: 01/23/2018)
01/24/201875 MINUTES for SENTENCING, as to Maria Santa, held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 1/24/2018. Government Counsel, Jared Dolan, present. Defense Counsel, Dustin Johnson, present. Defendant present, in custody. Defense counsel confirmed the defendant was prepared to proceed. The court and counsel discussed the appropriate sentence. The defendant did address the court. The court SENTENCED the defendant, Maria Santa, on Count 1 of the Indictment (ECF No. 4 ) to Imprisonment for a term of 12 months and 1 day to be served consecutive to her sentence in 2:08CR00468-001 and Pay a $100 Special Assessment, payment to begin immediately. No term of supervised release was imposed. Any payment of a fine is waived. The court recommended the defendant be incarcerated at the federal institution in Dublin, California. The court granted the government's motion to dismiss the remaining count in this case and the pretrial violation in case number 2:08CR00468-001. Appeal rights given and waived. The defendant was remanded to begin service of her sentence. Court Reporter: Kimberly Bennett. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 01/24/2018)
01/30/201876 JUDGMENT and COMMITMENT, as to Maria Santa, signed by District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 1/30/2018. (Schultz, C) (Entered: 01/30/2018)
01/30/201877 SENTENCING STATEMENT OF REASON, as to Maria Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: Upon motion of the government, the court varied upward from the high end of the guidelines range by one day, which allows defendant to receive good time credit. The court started at the high end of the range given the seriousness of defendant's failure to appear for service of her prior federal sentence. It was persuaded to vary upward in light of the constructive programming in which Ms. Santa has participated while in custody pending resolution of this matter. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 01/30/2018)
02/23/201878 DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE., attorney Jared Chase Dolan, GOVT terminated. (Dolan, Jared) (Entered: 02/23/2018)
04/30/201979 USCA MEMORANDUM as to 55 Notice of Appeal filed by USA decision of district court AFFIRMED. (Washington, S) (Entered: 05/01/2019)
07/12/201980 MANDATE of USCA re: 79 USCA Memorandum. (Benson, A.) (Entered: 07/12/2019)
07/15/201981 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: In light of the U.S. Court of Appeals Mandate (ECF No. 80 ), a Status Conference is SET for 8/5/2019 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 07/15/2019)
07/15/201982 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Setting of Status Conference on August 5, 2019, and Exclusion of Time by USA. Attorney Artuz, Robert added. (Artuz, Robert) (Entered: 07/15/2019)
07/16/201983 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: The parties stipulated request as to scheduling (ECF No. 82 ) is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Status Conference set for 8/5/2019 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller is CONFIRMED, and time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 7/15/2019 - 8/5/2019. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 07/16/2019)
08/05/201984 MINUTES for STATUS CONFERENCE, as to Virgil Sever Santa, held before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 8/5/2019. Government Counsel, Robert Artuz, present. Defense Counsel, Mark Reichel, present. Defendant present, out of the custody using the services of the Romanian language interpreter. At the parties' joint request, the following trial dates were set: Trial Confirmation Hearing SET for 12/2/2019 at 9:00 AM and Jury Trial SET for 1/13/2020 at 1:30 PM. Both hearings will be held in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Time excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 8/5/2019-1/30/2020. Interpreter: Val Monafu. Court Reporter: Kimberly Bennett. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 08/05/2019)
11/25/201985 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of TCH to December 16, 2019 and Trial to January 27, 2020 and Time Exclusion by USA. (Artuz, Robert) (Entered: 11/25/2019)
11/25/201986 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy G. Michel for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: The parties stipulated request as to scheduling (ECF No. 85 ) is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Trial Confirmation Hearing set for 12/2/2019 is VACATED and RESET for 12/16/2019 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Additionally, the Jury Trial set for 1/13/2020 is VACATED and RESET for 1/27/2020 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 12/2/2019 - 1/27/2020. (Text Only Entry) (Michel, G.) (Entered: 11/25/2019)
12/10/201987 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to Continue Trial Confirmation Hearing by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) Modified on 12/11/2019 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 12/10/2019)
12/11/201988 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: In light of the additional time needed for defense preparation, the parties' Stipulated Request to Continue (ECF No. 87 ) is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Trial Confirmation Hearing set for 12/16/2019 is VACATED and RESET for 1/6/2020 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, with the following motion schedule set: Motions in Limine shall be filed by 1/10/2020, and noticed for hearing on 1/27/2020 at 9:00 AM, with Oppositions, if any, to be filed by 1/17/2020. Time has previously been excluded through 1/27/2020 as provided by Local Code T4. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 12/11/2019)
12/19/201989 SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Virgil Sever Santa (2) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s. (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 12/20/2019)
12/19/201990 AO257 (Sealed) as to Virgil Sever Santa.(Kaminski, H) (Entered: 12/20/2019)
12/27/201991  MOTION to CONTINUE Jury Trial filed by Virgil Sever Santa. Motion Hearing set for 1/13/2020 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Reichel, Mark) (Docket Text Modified on 12/27/2019 by C. Schultz) Modified on 12/30/2019 (Coll, A). (Entered: 12/27/2019)
12/27/201992 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuing TCH Conference by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) (Entered: 12/27/2019)
12/27/201993 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: In light of the time needed for defense preparation, the parties' stipulated request to continue (ECF No. 92 ) is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Trial Confirmation Hearing set for 1/6/2020 is VACATED and RESET for 1/13/2020 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 12/27/2019 - 1/13/2020. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 12/27/2019)
01/10/202094 MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: Because the parties have not confirmed their case scheduled for the 1/13/2020 criminal calendar by the court's deadline, or filed the appropriate paperwork requesting a continuance, the court on its own motion ORDERS all previously set hearing dates VACATED and SETS a Status Conference for 2/3/2020 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 01/10/2020)
01/10/202095 (DISREGARD; REFER TO AMENDED DOCUMENT AT ECF NO. 96 ) STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for vacating trial and setting new dates by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) (Docket Text Modified on 1/16/2020 by C. Schultz) (Entered: 01/10/2020)
01/15/202096 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to set dates by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) Modified on 1/16/2020 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 01/15/2020)
01/16/202097 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: In light of the Superseding Indictment, ECF No. 89 , the time needed to have the defendant arraigned, and for continued defense preparation, the parties' Stipulated Request for Trial Confirmation and Trial, ECF No. 96 , construed as a request to modify the current schedule as set by the 1/10/2020 Minute Order, ECF 94, is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Status Conference set for 2/3/2020 is VACATED; an Arraignment is SET for 1/23/2020 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 8 before Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan; a Trial Confirmation Hearing is SET for 4/20/2020 at 9:00 AM; and a Jury Trial SET for 5/11/2020 at 1:30 PM. As to experts and motions in limine, the parties must serve all expert disclosures no later than 4/11/2020; Motions in limine shall be filed no later than 4/13/2020 and noticed for hearing on 4/27/2020 at 9:00 AM, with oppositions filed no later than 4/20/2020, and optional replies filed no later than 4/24/2020. All hearings will be held in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 1/10/2020 - 5/11/2020. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 01/16/2020)
01/16/202098 MINUTE ORDER: The Arraignment previously set for 1/23/2020 is ADVANCED from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 8 (EFB) before Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan on 1/16/2020. (Text only entry) (Cannarozzi, N) (Entered: 01/16/2020)
01/23/202099 MINUTES (Text Only) for ARRAIGNMENT as to Virgil Sever Santa (2) Count 1s,2s,3,3s held on 1/23/2020 before Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan: All parties present. The Court advised the deft of his rights and the pending charges. A not guilty plea was entered with a jury trial demand. Government Counsel: Robert Artuz and Matthew Segal present. Defense Counsel: Mark Reichel present. Custody Status: in custody. Court Reporter/CD Number: Jonathan Anderson. Interpreter: Val Monafu (Cannarozzi, N) (Entered: 01/23/2020)
01/23/2020100 STANDING ORDER RE DISCOVERY AND EXHIBITS signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 1/23/2020 as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Cannarozzi, N) (Entered: 01/23/2020)
04/07/2020101 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Trial Dates and Exclusion of Time by USA. (Artuz, Robert) (Entered: 04/07/2020)
04/09/2020102 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: In light of the additional time needed for attorney preparation, taking into account the public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and General Orders 611 and 612, the parties' stipulated request to continue, ECF No. 101 , is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Trial Confirmation Hearing is RESET for 9/14/2020 at 9:00 AM; the Jury Trial is RESET for 10/19/2020 at 1:30 PM; the deadline for the parties to serve all expert disclosures is RESET for 8/21/2020; Motions in Limine should be filed no later than 8/31/2020, and should be noticed for hearing on 9/21/2020 at 9:00 AM; Motion in Liminie oppositions shall be filed no later than 9/7/2020, and optional replies shall be filed no later than 9/11/2020 by 4:00 PM. All hearings will be held in Courtroom 3. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 4/20/2020 - 9/14/2020. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 04/09/2020)
08/25/2020103 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Trial and Related Dates and Exclusion of Time by USA. (Artuz, Robert) (Entered: 08/25/2020)
08/28/2020104 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: In light of the additional time needed for attorney preparation, taking into account the public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and recent General Orders, the parties' stipulated request to continue, ECF No. 103 , is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Trial Confirmation Hearing is RESET for 2/8/2021 at 9:00 AM; the Jury Trial is RESET for 3/8/2021 at 1:30 PM; the deadline for the parties to serve all expert disclosures is RESET for 1/8/2021; Motions in Limine should be filed no later than 1/22/2021, and should be noticed for hearing on 2/15/2021 at 9:00 AM; Motion in Liminie oppositions shall be filed no later than 1/29/2021, and optional replies shall be filed no later than 2/5/2021 by 4:00 PM. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 9/14/2020 - 2/8/2021. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 08/28/2020)
08/28/2020105 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: Defendant's Motion to Continue Jury Trial, ECF No. 91 , is DENIED as MOOT. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 08/28/2020)
01/19/2021106 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Trial and Related Dates and Exclusion of Time by USA. (Artuz, Robert) (Entered: 01/19/2021)
01/20/2021107 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: In light of the additional time needed for attorney preparation, taking into account the complications created by the public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the parties' Stipulated Request to Continue, ECF No. 106 , is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Trial Confirmation Hearing is RESET for 8/2/2021 at 9:00 AM; the Jury Trial is RESET for 8/31/2021 at 9:00 AM; Motions in Limine should be filed no later than 7/9/2021, and should be noticed for hearing on 8/16/2021 at 9:00 AM; Motion in Liminie oppositions shall be filed no later than 7/23/2021, and optional replies shall be filed no later than 7/30/2021 by 4:00 PM. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 2/8/2021 - 8/31/2021. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 01/20/2021)
06/10/2021108 (DISREGARD; REFER TO AMENDED FILING AT ECF NO. 109 ) STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Trial Confirmation Hearing and Trial to December 14, 2021, and exclusion of time by USA. (Artuz, Robert) (Docket Text Modified on 6/11/2021 by C. Schultz) (Entered: 06/10/2021)
06/11/2021109 AMENDED STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Trial Confirmation Hearing and Trial to 12/14/2021, and Exclusion of Time by USA. (Artuz, Robert) Modified on 6/11/2021 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 06/11/2021)
06/11/2021110 MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 6/11/2021 as to Virgil Sever Santa: In light of the additional time needed for defense preparation, the parties' Amended Stipulated Request to Continue, ECF No. 109 , is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Trial Confirmation Hearing is RESET for 11/8/2021 at 9:00 AM; the Jury Trial is RESET for 12/14/2021 at 9:00 AM; Motions in Limine should be filed no later than 10/29/2021, and noticed for hearing on 11/29/2021 at 9:00 AM; Motion in Liminie oppositions shall be filed no later than 11/5/2021, and optional replies shall be filed no later than 11/12/2021 by 4:00 PM. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 8/31/2021 - 12/14/2021. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 06/11/2021)
10/05/2021111 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for proceedings held on 10/4/2017 before Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Court Reporter Jennifer Coulthard. (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
10/13/2021112 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings Change of plea as to Maria Santa, Virgil Sever Santa held on 10/4/2017, before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, filed by Jennifer Coulthard, Phone number 530-537-9312 E-mail jenrmrcrr2@gmail.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction must be filed within 5 court days. Redaction Request due 11/4/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/15/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/13/2022. (Coulthard, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/13/2021)
11/02/2021113 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Trial Confirmation Hearing and Trial to February 22, 2022 by USA. (Artuz, Robert) (Entered: 11/02/2021)
11/03/2021114 MINUTE ORDER issued by Relief Courtroom Deputy L. Kennison for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 11/3/2021 as to Virgil Sever Santa: In light of the additional time needed for defense preparation, the parties' Stipulated Request to Continue, ECF No. 113 , is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Trial Confirmation Hearing is RESET for 1/10/2022 at 9:00 AM; the Jury Trial is RESET for 2/22/2022 at 9:00 AM; Motions in Limine should be filed no later than 1/18/2022, and noticed for hearing on 2/7/2022 at 9:00 AM; Motion in Liminie oppositions shall be filed no later than 1/25/2022, and optional replies shall be filed no later than 1/31/2022 by 4:00 PM. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 12/14/2021 - 2/22/2022. (Text Only Entry) (Kennison, L) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
12/30/2021115 DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Matthew Thuesen for USA, attorney Matthew Dean Segal terminated. (Artuz, Robert) (Entered: 12/30/2021)
01/10/2022116 MINUTES for TRIAL CONFIRMATION HEARING held before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 1/10/2022. Government Counsel, Robert Artuz and Matthew Theusen, present. Defense Counsel, Mark Reichel, present. Defendant present, out of custody. In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the court found that pursuant to the CARES Act that use of videoconferencing to conduct these proceedings, with the consent of the Defendant, is in the interest of justice. The government advised they are ready to proceed to trial. Defense counsel advised the court that he is not prepared proceed to trial. The court DENIED without prejudice defense counsel's oral motion. The parties are to meet and confer about any Romanian witnesses that may appear by video with the court's approval. Jury Trial CONFIRMED to commence on 2/22/2022 AM at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. The court to issue a Trial Order with all dates applicable to trial. The court continued the defendant's pretrial release. Romanian Interpreter: Val Monafu. Court Reporter: Kacy Barajas (Text Only Entry) (Kennison, L) (Entered: 01/11/2022)
01/14/2022117 TRIAL CONFIRMATION ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 1/13/2022 ORDERING Trial Briefs and Statement of the case, as to Virgil Sever Santa no later than 2/8/2022, the parties may file trial briefs and the government shall file a statement of the case with the court. Counsel also is referred to the additional information available in the standing orders available online at the judge's homepage. (Reader, L) (Entered: 01/14/2022)
01/14/2022118 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for continuance of motions in limine filing deadlines by USA. (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 01/14/2022)
01/19/2022119 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Trial Confirmation Hearing and Trial to May 10, 2022 by USA. (Artuz, Robert) (Entered: 01/19/2022)
01/21/2022120 STIPULATION and ORDER as to Virgil Sever Santa signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 1/20/2022 CONTINUING deadlines as follows: Motions in limine due by 1/20/2022. Motions in limine opposition briefs due by 1/27/2022. (Coll, A) (Entered: 01/21/2022)
01/21/2022121 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: In light of the time needed for defense preparation, taking into account the complications created by the ongoing public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the parties' Stipulated Request to Continue, ECF No. 119 , is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Trial Confirmation Hearing is RESET for 4/4/2022 at 9:00 AM, and the Jury Trial is RESET for 5/10/2022 at 9:00 AM. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion in Limine briefing schedule is modified as follows: Motions in Limine shall be filed by 4/4/2022 and noticed for hearing on 4/25/2022 at 9:00 AM, Oppositions shall be filed by 4/13/2022, and Optional Replies shall be filed by 4/18/2022. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 2/22/2022 - 5/10/2022. (Text Only Entry)(Schultz, C) (Docket Text Modified on 1/21/2022 by C. Schultz: ECF No. corrected to 119 from 120.) (Entered: 01/21/2022)
04/01/2022122 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Continuance of Trial Confirmation Hearing and Trial to September 20, 2022 by USA. (Artuz, Robert) (Entered: 04/01/2022)
04/01/2022123 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 4/1/2022: Due to scheduling conflicts with the court's trial calendar and the time needed for continued defense preparation, the parties' Stipulated Request to Continue, ECF No. 122 , is ADOPTED. Accordingly, the Trial Confirmation Hearing is RESET for 8/1/2022 at 9:00 AM, and the Jury Trial is RESET for 9/20/2022 at 9:00 AM. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion in Limine briefing schedule is modified as follows: Motions in Limine shall be filed by 8/26/2022 and noticed for hearing on 9/12/2022 at 9:00 AM, Oppositions shall be filed by 9/2/2022, and Optional Replies may be argued at the motion hearing. Time is excluded as provided by Local Code T4: 5/10/2022 - 9/20/2022. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 04/01/2022)
07/25/2022124 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 7/25/2022: Due to the court's scheduling conflict, and with the understanding an interpreter can be available on the new date, the Trial Confirmation Hearing set for 8/1/2022 is RESET for 8/22/2022 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. The court considers this a FIRM date. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 07/25/2022)
08/22/2022125 MINUTES, as to Virgil Sever Santa, for TRIAL CONFIRMATION HEARING held before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 8/22/2022. Government Counsel, Robert Artuz, present. Defense Counsel, Mark Reichel, present. Defendant present, out of custody. The prosecutor confirmed the Government is ready for trial. Defense counsel advised the court that additional discovery has been received and as discussed on the record, he is considering filing a Motion to Sever. The court confirmed the previously set Motions in Limine schedule: Motions in Limine, if any, shall be filed by 8/26/2022, and noticed for hearing on 9/12/2022 at 9:00 AM, Oppositions shall be filed by 9/2/2022, and Optional Replies may be argued at the Motion Hearing. The court also confirmed the Jury Trial set for 9/20/2022 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, but advised the parties that it would consider advancing jury selection only to 9/19/2022, if appropriate. The court directed the parties exhaust meet and confer efforts related to any defense motion for severance. The parties confirmed time has already been excluded through the trial date. The court ORDERED the Defendant appear on his trial date, noting that his appearance is waived for the Motion in Limine Hearing, if any. The court also ORDERED the Defendant to check in with his Pretrial Services Officer before leaving the building today. Interpreter (appearing remotely via Zoom): Val Monafu. Court Reporter: Jennifer Coulthard. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 08/22/2022)
08/26/2022126 MOTION IN LIMINE #6 by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. Motion Hearing set for 9/12/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Under Seal), # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C (Under Seal), # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Artuz, Robert) Modified on 8/29/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 08/26/2022)
08/26/2022127 NOTICE of Request to Seal Document(s) pursuant to L.R. 141 by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa (Artuz, Robert) (Entered: 08/26/2022)
08/26/2022128  MOTION IN LIMINE #2 by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. Motion Hearing set for 9/12/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Thuesen, Matthew) Modified on 8/29/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 08/26/2022)
08/26/2022129  MOTION IN LIMINE #7 by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. Motion Hearing set for 9/12/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Thuesen, Matthew) Modified on 8/29/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 08/26/2022)
08/26/2022130 MOTION IN LIMINE #4 by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. Motion Hearing set for 9/12/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Thuesen, Matthew) Modified on 8/29/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 08/26/2022)
08/26/2022131  MOTION IN LIMINE #1 by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. Motion Hearing set for 9/12/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Artuz, Robert) Modified on 8/29/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 08/26/2022)
08/26/2022132  MOTION IN LIMINE #3 by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. Motion Hearing set for 9/12/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Artuz, Robert) Modified on 8/29/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 08/26/2022)
08/26/2022133 MOTION IN LIMINE #5 by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. Motion Hearing set for 9/12/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Artuz, Robert) Modified on 8/29/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 08/26/2022)
08/31/2022134 ORDER by Chief Judge Kimberly J. Mueller: The Court having considered the equitable division and efficient and economical determination of court business, hereby reassigns this case from District Judge *Kimberly J. Mueller* to * District Judge Dale A. Drozd* for all further proceedings. (Donati, J) (Entered: 08/31/2022)
09/01/2022135 ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 09/01/22 as to Virgil Sever Santa GRANTING 127 Request to Seal Exhibits A and C. (Licea Chavez, V) (Entered: 09/01/2022)
09/01/2022136 SEALED EVENT (Attachments: # 1 Part 2, # 2 Part 3) (Licea Chavez, V) (Entered: 09/01/2022)
09/01/2022137 MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 9/1/2022 as to Virgil Sever Santa. Per communication with the parties Status Conference set for 9/6/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Parties shall be prepared to discuss scheduling in the case with respect to Motions in Limine and trial schedule. (Buzo, P) (Entered: 09/01/2022)
09/01/2022138 MINUTE ORDER, as to Virgil Sever Santa, issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 9/1/2022: In light of the Order of Reassignment, ECF No. 134 , all previously set hearings before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller are VACATED. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 09/01/2022)
09/06/2022139 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: STATUS CONFERENCE as to Virgil Sever Santa held on 9/6/2022. Dft not present, out of custody. Mark Reichel appeared on behalf of Virgil Sever Santa and stipulated to waiver of dft's appearance. Court approved waiver of dft's appearance for today's proceeding. Robert Artuz and Matthew Thuesen appeared on behalf of USA. Jury Trial set for 9/19/2022 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Court reviewed trial schedule: trial will be from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 5:00 PM; Motions in Limine and jury selection on 9/19/2022; Tuesday, 9/20/2022, will be dark due to court's criminal and civil law and motion calendar; Wednesday, 9/21/2022, opening statements and testimony, Thursday, 9/22/2022, Friday, 9/23/2022, and Monday, 9/26/2022, all day testimony. Responses by defense to USA's motions in limine and trial brief by close of business today. Court discussed voir dire procedure and time limits. Mask procedure during jury trial discussed. Court noted masked will be required for duration of trial. Government Counsel: Robert Artuz, Matthew Thuesen present. Defense Counsel: Mark Reichel present. Custody Status: Non-Custody. Court Reporter/CD Number: Jennifer Coulthard. (Buzo, P) (Entered: 09/06/2022)
09/06/2022140 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 09/06/2022)
09/06/2022141 STATEMENT of the Case filed by USA.. (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 09/06/2022)
09/06/2022142 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 09/06/2022)
09/06/2022143 PROPOSED VERDICT submitted by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 09/06/2022)
09/06/2022144 PROPOSED VOIR DIRE by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 09/06/2022)
09/06/2022145 WITNESS LIST by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 09/06/2022)
09/06/2022146 TRIAL BRIEF by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Artuz, Robert) (Entered: 09/06/2022)
09/07/2022147 STIPULATION Regarding English Translations of Romanian Documents by USA. (Artuz, Robert) Modified on 9/8/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 09/07/2022)
09/08/2022148 ADDITIONAL STIPULATIONS Regarding Facts and Records by USA. (Thuesen, Matthew) Modified on 9/9/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 09/08/2022)
09/08/2022149 FACTUAL STIPULATIONS Regarding Procedural History by USA. (Thuesen, Matthew) Modified on 9/9/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 09/08/2022)
09/08/2022150 [DISREGARD-See Stipulation and Proposed Order #151] WAIVER of Right to Jury Trial by Virgil Sever Santa. (Thuesen, Matthew) Modified on 9/9/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 09/08/2022)
09/08/2022151 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER re Waiver of Jury Trial by Virgil Sever Santa. (Thuesen, Matthew) Modified on 9/9/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 09/08/2022)
09/09/2022152 STIPULATION re Admission of Domestic Business, Foreign and Public Records and Additional Facts by USA. (Thuesen, Matthew) Modified on 9/12/2022 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 09/09/2022)
09/12/2022153 STIPULATION and ORDER as to Virgil Sever Santa signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 9/9/2022 WAIVING Virgil Sever Santa's right to a jury trial, ORDERING that the trial in the above captioned case shall be by the Court and not by jury trial. (Coll, A) (Entered: 09/12/2022)
09/12/2022154 AMENDED 140 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Thuesen, Matthew) Modified on 9/13/2022 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 09/12/2022)
09/12/2022155 REQUEST to DISCLOSE Grand Jury Materials for Discovery Purposes and PROPOSED ORDER by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa (Artuz, Robert) Modified on 9/13/2022 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 09/12/2022)
09/12/2022156 SUPPLEMENTAL 145 WITNESS LIST by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Artuz, Robert) Modified on 9/13/2022 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 09/12/2022)
09/14/2022157 ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 09/14/22 as to Virgil Sever Santa GRANTING 155 Request to Disclose to the defendant Grand Jury Transcripts. (cc Sac Criminal Agencies) (Licea Chavez, V) (Entered: 09/14/2022)
09/15/2022158 SECOND SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Virgil Sever Santa (2) counts 1ss-2ss. (Perdue, C.) (Entered: 09/15/2022)
09/15/2022159 AO257 (Sealed) as to Virgil Sever Santa (Perdue, C.) (Entered: 09/15/2022)
09/15/2022160 SUPERSEDING INFORMATION (Felony) as to Virgil Sever Santa (2) count 1sss. (Perdue, C.) (Entered: 09/15/2022)
09/15/2022161 AO257 (Sealed) as to Virgil Sever Santa (Perdue, C.) (Entered: 09/15/2022)
09/15/2022162 MEMORANDUM by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa requesting to Set Arraignment and Change of Plea. (Thuesen, Matthew) Modified on 9/15/2022 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 09/15/2022)
09/15/2022163 MINUTE ORDER (Text Only Entry) issued by Courtroom Deputy for District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 9/15/2022 as to Virgil Sever Santa. Per 162 Memorandum by USA, Bench Trail previously set for 9/19/2022 is Vacated. An Arraignment and Change of Plea Hearing set for 9/20/2022 at 09:00 AM before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. (Buzo, P) (Entered: 09/15/2022)
09/20/2022164 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Virgil Sever Santa. Attorney Thuesen, Matthew added. (Thuesen, Matthew) (Entered: 09/20/2022)
09/20/2022165 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: ARRAIGNMENT ON SUPERSEDING INFORMATION as to Virgil Sever Santa (2) Count 1sss held on 9/20/2022. Dft present and non-custody. Dft assisted by Romanian interpreter Christian Hoble. Mark Reichel previously appointed. Waiver of Indictment executed in open court. Plea agreement filed in open court. Court addressed Colloquy. Dft sworn. Virgil Sever Santa (2) advised rights and pending charges of superseding information. CHANGE of PLEA HEARING as to Virgil Sever Santa held on 9/20/2022. GUILTY PLEA ENTERED by Dft to Count 1 of the Superseding Information, in violation of of 31 U.S.C. §§ 5314 and 5332(a) and 31 C.F.R. § 1010.350, 1010.306(c)-(d), and 1010.840(b), Failure to File Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts. Court found factual basis for plea. Matter referred to probation for preparation of presentence report. Sentencing set for 11/29/2022 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 4 (DAD) before District Judge Dale A. Drozd. Appeal rights given/waived. Govt did not object to continued release on same terms and conditions of release previously issued. Dft ordered to appear. Pending Motions in Limine as to Virgil Sever Santa: 126 Motion In Limine #6 filed by USA, 131 Motion In Limine #1 filed by USA, 128 Motion In Limine #2 filed by USA, 133 Motion In Limine #5 filed by USA, 130 Motion In Limine #4 filed by USA, 132 Motion In Limine #3 filed by USA, 129 Motion In Limine #7 filed by USA denied as moot. Government Counsel: Robert Artuz, Matthew Thuesen present. Defense Counsel: Mark Reichel present. Custody Status: Non-Custody. Court Reporter/CD Number: Jennifer Coulthard. Interpreter: Christian Hoble, Language: Romanian (Buzo, P) (Entered: 09/21/2022)
09/20/2022166 SCHEDULE of DISCLOSURE for PSR as to Virgil Sever Santa. Plea Date: *9/20/2022* Sentencing Date: *11/29/2022* Reply Date: *11/22/2022*** Correction Date: *11/15/2022* Report Date: *11/8/2022* Objection Date: *11/1/2022* Proposed Date: *10/18/2022* Copies: *AUSA - Defense Counsel - USPO* (Buzo, P) (Entered: 09/21/2022)
09/20/2022167 WAIVER of INDICTMENT by Virgil Sever Santa (Coll, A) (Entered: 09/23/2022)
10/18/2022168 (TO BE VIEWED BY ASSIGNED COUNSEL ONLY) DISCLOSED PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (DRAFT) as to Virgil Sever Santa. Informal objections shall not be submitted via CM/ECF and shall be in compliance with the sentencing schedule and pursuant to Local Rule 460. (Yee, Paco) (Entered: 10/18/2022)
10/24/2022169 EMERGENCY EX PARTE MOTION and Proposed Order to Temporarily Modify Pretrial Release by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) Modified on 10/24/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 10/24/2022)
10/24/2022170 NOTICE of NON-OPPOSITION by Government to 169 Defense Ex Parte Request to Travel To Romania for Brother's Funeral by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) Modified on 10/25/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 10/24/2022)
10/25/2022171 PROPOSED ORDER re 169 Temporary Release Modified on 10/25/2022 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 10/25/2022)
10/25/2022172 ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 10/25/22 as to Virgil Sever Santa GRANTING 169 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release: Defendant passport is ordered returned to him; he shall be allowed to travel to and from Romania to attend his brother's funeral for the time period of October 25, 2022, to November 16, 2022. His travel shall be supervised by Pretrial Services. All other terms and conditions of his pretrial release shall remain in full force and effect. (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 10/25/2022)
10/25/2022173 COLLATERAL RETURNED as to Virgil Sever Santa: 19 US Passport # 515488470 Returned to Ryan Garcia, U.S. Pretrial. (Kastilahn, A) (Entered: 10/25/2022)
11/08/2022174 SENTENCING PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION REPORT (FINAL) as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Attachments: # 1 Sentencing Recommendation, # 2 No Objection Letter)(Yee, Jessica) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
11/28/2022175 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
11/28/2022176 RESPONSE to 175 Sentencing Memorandum by USA as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Thuesen, Matthew) Modified on 11/29/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 11/28/2022)
11/29/2022177 MINUTES (Text Only) for proceedings held before District Judge Dale A. Drozd: SENTENCING held on 11/29/2022 for Virgil Sever Santa. The defendant did not address the court. The Court imposed the following sentence as to Count 1 of the Superseding Information: Probation 12 months; S/A $100; Fine waived; Appeal rights given. The Government's motion to dismiss the Superseding Indictment and Second Superseding Indictment was granted with no objection by the defense. DEFENDANT TERMINATED. Government Counsel: Matthew Thuesen, AUSA, present. Defense Counsel: Mark Reichel, CJA, present. Custody Status: Present and out of custody. Court Reporter: Jennifer Coulthard. Romanian Interpreter: Chris Hoble, appeared via Zoom videoconference. (Deutsch, S) (Entered: 11/29/2022)
12/05/2022178 COLLATERAL RECEIVED as to Virgil Sever Santa: US Passport # 515488470 from U.S. Pretrial Services. (Kaminski, H) (Entered: 12/05/2022)
12/07/2022179 STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Passport Retrieval by Virgil Sever Santa. (Reichel, Mark) (Entered: 12/07/2022)
12/12/2022180 STIPULATION AND ORDER signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 12/9/2022 GRANTING 179 that the passport surrendered [ 178 ] as to Virgil Sever Santa shall be returned to him, and pursuant to terms of his Pretrial release. (Reader, L) Modified on 12/13/2022 (Kastilahn, A). (Entered: 12/12/2022)
12/13/2022 COLLATERAL RETURNED as to Virgil Sever Santa: U.S. Passport Returned to Virgil Sever Santa, # 515488470 per 180 Order. (Kastilahn, A) (Entered: 12/13/2022)
12/16/2022181 JUDGMENT and COMMITMENT signed by District Judge Dale A. Drozd on 12/16/2022 as to Virgil Sever Santa. (Buzo, P) (Entered: 12/16/2022)


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