USA v. Vera-Cruz

Criminal Case Massachusetts District Court, Case No. 1:97-cr-10205-MLW
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Parties
United States of America United States of America, Plaintiff
Officially listed as "USA"

Represented by United States Department of Justice

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Carmen M. Ortiz +1 617 748 3159 +1 617 748 3694 carmen.ortiz@usdoj.gov
Attributes
Office Boston
Filed 8/1/1997
County Middlesex
Terminated 3/11/1998
Reopened
Magistrate Case
197-mj-00229
Citation
Offense Level
181708 Knowingly stealing mail out of the United States mail and mail receptacles thereof [ 197-m -229 ]
Count 1
Citation Section 18 U.S.C. § 1702.F
Offense Level 4
181702 - OBSTRUCTION OF CORRESPONDENCE
Defendant Custody Status Released
Flags CASREF,CLOSED
Timeline
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Blank 23 Filed: 1/31/2001, Entered: 2/1/2001 Withdrawal of Motion
WITHDRAWAL of Request for Deft Financial Examination filed by USA, FILED, c/s. (ktb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Electronic Endorsement (non-order)
Mag. Judge Joyce L. Alexander . ENDORSEMENT as to Philip Vera-Cruz re: [23-1] withdrawal of request for deft's exam. "Allowed." (ktb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Mail Returned
Mail sent to Philip Vrea-Cruz, as to Philip Vera-Cruz returned by Post Office moved left no forwarding address (ktb)
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Blank 22 Filed: 1/12/2001, Entered: 1/22/2001 Description not availableCourt Filing
Mag. Judge Joyce L. Alexander . ORDER entered as to Philip Vera-Cruz set debtor examination for 2/14/01 at 3:00 p.m. (ktb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Description not available
Judge Mark L. Wolf . ENDORSED ORDER as to Philip Vera-Cruz : granting [21-1] motion for financial examination of deft before MJ as to Philip Vera-Cruz (1). (ktb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Docket Annotation
Case file, together with Order of Reference and Petition for Financial Examination of Deft, forwarded to US Magistrate Judge Alexander this date as case inadvertlently not sent at time of reference on 8/31/00. (ktb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Case Referred to Magistrate Judge
Judge Mark L. Wolf Referral to Mag. Judge Joyce L. Alexander as to Philip Vera-Cruz . Special instructions: Financial Affidavit (ktb)
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Blank 21 Filed: 8/3/2000, Entered: 8/11/2000 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION by USA as to Philip Vera-Cruz for financial examination of deft before MJ , filed, c/s. (ktb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Description not available
Judge Mark L. Wolf . ENDORSED ORDER as to Philip Vera-Cruz : granting [20-1] motion for return of Passport as to Philip Vera-Cruz (1). cc/cl. (ktb)
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Blank 20 Filed: 4/11/2000, Entered: 4/12/2000 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Assented-To MOTION by Philip Vera-Cruz for return of Passport , filed, c/s. (ktb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None JS-3 Closing Information
**JS3 Closing Card for Philip Vera-Cruz Terminated Defendant Philip Vera-Cruz (vah)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Terminate Criminal Case
Case closed as to all defendants, as to Philip Vera-Cruz (vah)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Judgment Returned Executed
Judgment Returned Executed as to Philip Vera-Cruz ; on 3/30/98. (sad)
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Blank 19 Filed: 3/18/1998, Entered: 4/10/1998 Judgment*Court Filing
Judge Mark L. Wolf . JUDGMENT entered Philip Vera-Cruz (1) count(s) 1. Defendant sentenced to twenty four months probation, with special conditions of supervision: defendant is to pay the balance of the restitution according to a court ordered payment schedule. The defendant is prohibited from incurring new credit charges or opening additional lines of credit without the approval of the probation officer unless the defendant is in compliance with the payment schedule. The defendant is to provide the probation officer access to any requested financial information. The probation officer is authorized to inform the defendant's employer of offense if deemed appropriate. If ordered deported, the defendant is to leave the United States and is not to return without the prior permission of the US Attorney General. $50.00 assessment, $54,870.08 in restitution. (vah)
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Blank 18 Filed: 3/11/1998, Entered: 3/18/1998 Description not availableCourt Filing
Judge Mark L. Wolf . CLERK'S NOTES as to Philip Vera-Cruz , re: sentencing; ; Court Reporter: Coppola ; Motion for downward departure is Allowed.... (sad)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Sentencing
Sentencing held Philip Vera-Cruz (1) count(s) 1 . The defendant is sentenced to 24 months probation; restitution in the amount of $54,870.08. The defendant is prohibited from incurring new credit; the defendant shall provide financial information to the USPO; If deported the defendant is to leave the country and not return with out permission of the Attorney General; No fine; Special assessment of $50.00. (sad)
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Blank 17 Filed: 2/23/1998, Entered: 3/18/1998 Letter (non-motion)
Letter (non-motion) filed by Pretrial Services as to Philip Vera-Cruz , dated: 2/23/98, re: conditions of release. (sad)
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Blank 16 Filed: 2/17/1998, Entered: 2/18/1998 Set Deadlines
NOTICE issued of Hearing/Conference as to Philip Vera-Cruz, and reset Sentencing for 3:00 2/24/98 for Philip Vera-Cruz cc/cl. (fmr)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Set/Reset Deadlines:
Deadline updated as to Philip Vera-Cruz ;, and reset Sentencing for 3:00 2/24/98 for Philip Vera-Cruz . (fmr)
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Blank 15 Filed: 1/29/1998, Entered: 2/5/1998 Docket Annotation
Statement by USA as to Philip Vera-Cruz of the Nature, Extent and Value of the Deft's Cooperation, FILED, c/s. (ktb)
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Blank 14 Filed: 1/29/1998, Entered: 2/5/1998 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION by USA as to Philip Vera-Cruz for a downward departure and sentencing recommendation , filed, c/s. (ktb)
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Blank 13 Filed: 12/1/1997, Entered: 12/18/1997 Witness List
Witness list by USA as to Philip Vera-Cruz , filed. (ktb)
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Blank 12 Filed: 12/1/1997, Entered: 12/18/1997 Description not availableCourt Filing
Judge Mark L. Wolf. PROCEDURAL ORDER entered as to Philip Vera-Cruz : set Sentencing for 4:00 2/10/98 for Philip Vera-Cruz cc/cl. (ktb)
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Blank 11 Filed: 12/1/1997, Entered: 12/18/1997 Description not availableCourt Filing
Judge Mark L. Wolf . CLERK'S NOTES as to Philip Vera-Cruz , Re: Change of Plea Hearing Court Reporter: Pat Coppola (ktb)
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Blank 10 Filed: 12/1/1997, Entered: 12/18/1997 Waiver of Indictment
WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Philip Vera-Cruz , filed. (ktb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Information - Felony
INFORMATION filed as to Philip Vera-Cruz (Preliminary Examination cancelled.) (vah)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Plea Entered
PLEA entered by Philip Vera-Cruz . Court accepts plea. Guilty: Philip Vera-Cruz (1) count(s) 1 (ktb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Rule 11 Hearing
Change of Plea Hearing as to Philip Vera-Cruz held. Deft advised of his rights. Waiver filed in open court. (signed). Deft waives reading of information. Defts pleads guilty to Count I of information. Deft found competent. Deft found guilty. Gov't's recommendation. Conditions remain the same. Sentencing set for 2/10/98 at 4:00 p.m. (ktb)
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Blank 9 Filed: 11/25/1997, Entered: 11/26/1997 Plea Agreement
Plea Agreement as to Philip Vera-Cruz , filed. (fmr)
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Blank 8 Filed: 11/12/1997, Entered: 11/12/1997 Set Deadlines
NOTICE issued of Hearing/Conference as to Philip Vera-Cruz, set Change of Plea Hearing for 3:30 12/1/97 for Philip Vera-Cruz cc/cl. (ktb)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Information - Felony
Felony Information received for filing . Philip Vera-Cruz (1) count(s) 1 (tmc)
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Blank 7 Filed: 7/18/1997, Entered: 7/21/1997 Order Setting Conditions of ReleaseCourt Filing
Mag. Judge Joyce L. Alexander . ORDER entered setting Conditions of Release for Philip Vera-Cruz : The defendant shall: post a 10,000 unsecured bond; surrender his passport to the Clerk by 5:00 on 7/18/97 and shall refrain from applying for another passport; report to PTS telephonically every Tuesday by noon; restrict his travel to the District of Mass; maintain current residence; refrain from possessing a firearm; refrain from excessive use of alcohol...; notify PTS within 24 hours of any arrest; not commit any federal, state or local crime during the period of his release; not violate the provisions of 18 USC 1503... . [ 1:97-m -229 ] (fmr)
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Blank 6 Filed: 7/17/1997, Entered: 7/18/1997 Order Setting Conditions of ReleaseCourt Filing
Mag. Judge Joyce L. Alexander . ORDER entered setting Conditions of Release for Philip Vera-Cruz : The deft. shall: maintain employment; restict travel to MA; maintain current residence; report to PTS by telephone every Tuesday; refrain from possessing a firearm...; refrain from excessive use of alcohol...; execute $10,000.00 unsecured bond; surrender passport to Clerk by 7/18/97 @5:00 p.m.; notify PTS of any new arrest w/i 24 hours . [ 1:97-m -229 ] (tmc)
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Blank 5 Filed: 7/17/1997, Entered: 7/18/1997 Description not availableCourt Filing
Mag. Judge Joyce L. Alexander . CLERK'S NOTES as to Philip Vera-Cruz: Dft. appears before the Court for initial appearance; Initial appearance held; Bail hearing held; Govt. recommends conditions of release; Court sets conditions of release; Set Preliminary Examination for 3:00 8/5/97 for Philip Vera-Cruz ; Court Reporter: Tape 97-21 [ 1:97-m -229 ] (tmc)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Bond
$10,000.00 UNSECURED APPEARANCE BOND entered as to Philip Vera-Cruz . [ 1:97-m -229 ] (tmc)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Appearance Through Counsel
First appearance through counsel as to Philip Vera-Cruz . [ 1:97-m -229 ] (tmc)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Bond Hearing
Bail hearing as to Philip Vera-Cruz held . [ 1:97-m -229 ] (tmc)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Initial Appearance
Initial appearance as to Philip Vera-Cruz held (Defendant informed of rights.) . [ 1:97-m -229 ] (tmc)
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Blank 4 Filed: 7/15/1997, Entered: 7/15/1997 Order Appointing Federal Defender Program.Court Filing
Mag. Judge Joyce L. Alexander . ORDER entered Appointing Federal Public Defender for Philip Vera-Cruz . [ 1:97-m -229 ] (tmc)
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Blank 3 Filed: 7/11/1997, Entered: 7/15/1997 Financial Affidavit-CJA 23
CJA 23 FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT by Philip Vera-Cruz , as to Philip Vera-Cruz , filed. [ 1:97-m -229 ] (tmc)
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Blank  Filed: None, Entered: None Mail Returned
Return receipt rec'd for mail Philip Vera-Cruz sent to:, as to Philip Vera-Cruz , with delivery on July 10, 1997, Philip Vera-Cruz accepted by:. [ 1:97-m -229 ] (tmc)
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Blank 2 Filed: 7/2/1997, Entered: 7/3/1997 Summons Issued
Summons issued for Philip Vera-Cruz . [ 1:97-m -229 ] (tmc)
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Blank 1 Filed: 6/9/1997, Entered: 7/3/1997 Complaint
COMPLAINT as to Philip Vera-Cruz , filed. Pretrial Services [ 1:97-m -229 ] (tmc)
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