US v. Joel Smithers

19-4761 | U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

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Filed Oct. 16, 2019
Terminated Feb. 2, 2024
Judges GREGORY, RICHARDSON, and BENJAMIN
Original Case 1:17-cr-00027
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Filing Date # Docket Text
2/26/2024Mandate issued. Referencing: [173] published authored opinion, [174] Judgment Order. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. [1001526653] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 02/26/2024 09:14 AM]
2/2/2024
  • Motion for Judgment
JUDGMENT ORDER filed. Decision: Vacated and remanded. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. Entered on Docket Date: 02/02/2024. Copies to all parties and the district court/agency. [1001514617] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 02/02/2024 11:04 AM]
2/2/2024PUBLISHED AUTHORED OPINION filed. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. [1001514602] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 02/02/2024 10:52 AM]
10/27/2023172ORAL ARGUMENT heard before the Honorable Roger L. Gregory, Julius N. Richardson and DeAndrea Gist Benjamin. Attorneys arguing case: Mr. Beau B. Brindley for Appellant Joel A. Smithers and Mr. S. Cagle Juhan for Appellee US. Courtroom Deputy: Rachel Phillips. [1001463232] [19-4761] RP [Entered: 10/27/2023 11:33 AM]
10/26/2023SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28(j)) response by Joel A. Smithers. [1001462318] . [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 10/26/2023 09:06 AM]
10/25/2023SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by US. [1001462254] . [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 10/25/2023 05:57 PM]
10/23/2023SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28(j)) response by Joel A. Smithers. [1001460614] . [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 10/23/2023 10:09 PM]
10/19/2023SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES by US. [1001458238] . [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 10/19/2023 10:46 AM]
9/25/2023167One additional copy of the APPENDIX received from Joel A. Smithers. [1001444756] [19-4761] KS [Entered: 09/25/2023 12:44 PM]
9/18/2023COPY FOLLOW-UP NOTICE issued to Joel A. Smithers requesting one additional copy of the joint appendix [1001440818] Must be received in Clerk's Office by 09/21/2023. [19-4761] EB [Entered: 09/18/2023 12:34 PM]
8/31/2023COPY NOTICE issued to Joel A. Smithers requesting one additional copy of the joint appendix. [1001431189] Must be received in Clerk's Office by 09/07/2023. [19-4761] EB [Entered: 08/31/2023 12:17 PM]
8/17/2023ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by Joel A. Smithers. Counsel arguing: Beau Brindley. Opening argument time: 15 minutes. Rebuttal argument time: 5 minutes. .. [1001422975] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 08/17/2023 05:07 PM]
8/17/2023ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT by US. Counsel arguing: S. Cagle Juhan. Answering argument time: 20 minutes. .. [1001422919] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 08/17/2023 04:32 PM]
8/17/2023CASE CALENDARED for oral argument. Date: 10/27/2023. Session Starting Time: 8:30 a.m.. Check-in Time: 7:45-8:00 a.m.. Forms due within 7 calendar days. [1001422345] [19-4761] JLC [Entered: 08/17/2023 10:14 AM]
7/21/2023CASE TENTATIVELY CALENDARED for oral argument during the October 24-27, 2023, argument session. No additional paper copies of briefs and appendices are required from counsel. Notify Clerk's Office of any scheduling conflict by: 07/31/2023. [1001406486] [19-4761] JLC [Entered: 07/21/2023 10:50 AM]
7/17/2023CASE CONTINUED FROM TENTATIVE CALENDAR. [1001403482] [19-4761] JLC [Entered: 07/17/2023 05:18 PM]
6/22/2023NOTICE REGARDING CONFLICT WITH PROPOSED ARGUMENT DATES by Appellant Joel A. Smithers. Argument Session: September 19-22, 2023. Days you are available: September 19-22, 2023.. Other scheduling information: Unavailable on September 21-22 due to previously scheduled evidentiary hearing involving multiple witnesses. [1001389513] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 06/22/2023 01:43 PM]
6/22/2023Notice issued re: return of physical digital media CD. Mailed to: S. Cagle Juhan OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY Room 130 255 West Main Street Charlottesville, VA 22902-0000. [1001389318] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 06/22/2023 11:32 AM]
6/22/2023NOTICE REGARDING CONFLICT WITH PROPOSED ARGUMENT DATES by Appellee US. Argument Session: September 2023. Days you are available: September 19-22, 2023.. Identify any other cases you are tentatively scheduled to argue this session: B. Smith v. Streeval, 21-7459. Other scheduling information: Counsel requests that Joel A. Smithers, 19-4761, oral argument be scheduled on a different date than Brennen Smith v. J.C. Streeval, Warden, 21-7459, oral argument.. [1001389193] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 06/22/2023 10:22 AM]
6/16/2023CASE TENTATIVELY CALENDARED for oral argument during the 9/19/23 - 9/22/23, argument session. Counsel shall file 4 paper copies of the Supplemental Opening Brief, Supplemental Joint Appendix (dated 2/28/23), Supplemental Response Brief and Supplemental Reply Brief within 7 days. Notify Clerk's Office of any scheduling conflict by: 06/26/2023. [1001385984] [19-4761] JLC [Entered: 06/16/2023 09:08 AM]
3/29/2023APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Blair Westover for Joel A. Smithers. [1001340591] [19-4761] Blair Westover [Entered: 03/29/2023 06:47 PM]
3/28/2023
  • Order
COURT ORDER filed granting motion to exceed length limitations for supplemental reply brief [148]. Total words: 7,500. Copies to all parties. [1001339434] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 03/28/2023 12:10 PM]
3/27/2023159Receipt of paper copy of SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY BRIEF filed at [149] by Joel A. Smithers. Number of pages: [38]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 06/26/2023. [1001391290] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 06/26/2023 02:08 PM]
3/27/2023BRIEF by Joel A. Smithers. Type of Brief: SUPPLEMENTAL REPLY. [1001339007] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 03/27/2023 11:42 PM]
3/27/2023
  • Motion
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to exceed length limitations for brief. Date and method of service: 03/27/2023 ecf. [1001338578] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 03/27/2023 11:00 AM]
3/14/2023
  • Motion to FileGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion for leave to file [145]. Supplemental reply brief due 03/27/2023. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001331084] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 03/14/2023 09:13 AM]
3/14/2023
  • Motion to File AppendixGranted
ORDER filed granting motion to file supplemental appendix [138]. Copies to all parties. [1001331074] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 03/14/2023 09:07 AM]
3/13/2023
  • Motion to File Reply
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers for leave to file supplemental reply [137]. Date and method of service: 03/13/2023 ecf. [1001330913] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 03/13/2023 05:32 PM]
3/13/2023
  • Response
RESPONSE/ANSWER by Joel A. Smithers to to file supplemental appendix [138], [141]. [1001330912] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 03/13/2023 05:30 PM]
3/2/2023143Digital media retained by court. Content: Government Jury Trial Exhibit 48, 2.WMA (audio), July 18, 2016, undercover call with Joel A. Smithers. [1001325442] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 03/02/2023 02:08 PM]
3/1/2023NOTICE ISSUED to Mr. S. Cagle Juhan re: digital media. UPLOAD OF DIGITAL MEDIA TO BOX.COM DUE 03/06/2023. [1001324796] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 03/01/2023 02:59 PM]
3/1/2023NOTICE ISSUED to Joel A. Smithers requesting response to motion to file supplemental appendix [138]. Response due 03/13/2023.[1001324468]. [19-4761] EB [Entered: 03/01/2023 10:35 AM]
2/28/2023155Receipt of paper copy of SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX filed at [140], [139] by US. Sealed volume: No. Total number of volumes (including any sealed): 2. Total number of pages in all volumes: 94. CD/DVD/Other exhibit? Y. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 06/22/2023. [1001389312] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 06/22/2023 11:30 AM]
2/28/2023154Receipt of paper copy of SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE BRIEF filed at [137] by US. Number of pages: [69]. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 06/22/2023. [1001389299] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 06/22/2023 11:23 AM]
2/28/2023SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX by US. Digital media exhibit volume? Yes. [1001324261] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 02/28/2023 07:10 PM]
2/28/2023SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX by US. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1001324260] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 02/28/2023 07:08 PM]
2/28/2023
  • Motion to File Appendix
MOTION by US file supplemental appendix.. Date and method of service: 02/28/2023 ecf. [1001324259] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 02/28/2023 07:04 PM]
2/28/2023BRIEF by US. Type of Brief: SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE. [1001324258] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 02/28/2023 07:02 PM]
2/24/2023
  • Order
ORDER filed granting Motion to exceed length limitations for supplemental response brief [135]. Total words: 14,000. Copies to all parties. [1001322145] [19-4761] DL [Entered: 02/24/2023 11:24 AM]
2/23/2023
  • Motion
MOTION by US to exceed length limitations for brief. Date and method of service: 02/23/2023 ecf. [1001321764] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 02/23/2023 05:08 PM]
2/16/2023
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting motion to extend filing time [133]. Number of days granted: 7. Supplemental Response Brief due 02/28/2023. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001317821] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 02/16/2023 03:21 PM]
2/16/2023
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by US to extend filing time for Supplemental Response Brief until February 28, 2023.. Date and method of service: 02/16/2023 ecf. [1001317683] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 02/16/2023 01:19 PM]
1/20/2023
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting motion to extend filing time [131]. Number of days granted: 28. Supplemental Response Brief due 02/21/2023. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001302075] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 01/20/2023 10:34 AM]
1/20/2023
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by US to extend filing time for Supplemental Response Brief until February 21, 2023... Date and method of service: 01/20/2023 ecf. [1001301848] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 01/20/2023 08:51 AM]
12/21/2022
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting motion to extend filing time [129]. Number of days granted: 28. Supplemental Response Brief due 01/24/2023. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001287180] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 12/21/2022 09:49 AM]
12/21/2022
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by US to extend filing time for Supplemental Response Brief until January 24, 2023.. Date and method of service: 12/21/2022 ecf. [1001287041] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 12/21/2022 07:48 AM]
12/6/2022SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING ORDER filed. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. [1001277532] Supplemental Response Brief due 12/27/2022. [19-4761] EB [Entered: 12/06/2022 07:49 AM]
11/22/2022CORRECTED TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed for Donna J. Prather. Identify by proceeding and date all transcript ordered from this court reporter: Closing Argument (plaintiff and defendant)-05/08/2019; Verdict- 05/09/2019. Names of all parties ordering transcript from this reporter: Joel Smithers. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. [1001270189] Transcript due from Donna J. Prather, Official Court Reporter on 12/05/2022. [19-4761] EB [Entered: 11/22/2022 09:39 AM]
11/22/2022Corrected TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by US for Donna Prather. [1001270130] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 11/22/2022 09:16 AM]
10/28/2022(ENTRY RESTRICTED) TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed for Donna J. Prather. Identify by proceeding and date all transcript ordered from this court reporter: Closing Argument (plaintiff and defendant)-05/08/2019; Jury instructions objections/discussions- 05/08/2019; 05/08/2019 Motion Hearing and Jury Trial (Day 8): 05/09/2019 verdict. Names of all parties ordering transcript from this reporter: United States of America. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. [1001257070] Transcript due from Donna J. Prather, Official Court Reporter on 12/05/2022. [19-4761]--[Edited 11/22/2022 by EB- See ECF 127] EB [Entered: 10/28/2022 03:54 PM]
10/28/2022
  • Order
ORDER filed suspending supplemental briefing order. Copies to all parties. [1001257055] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 10/28/2022 03:44 PM]
10/28/2022(ENTRY RESTRICTED) TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by US for Donna Prather. [1001256992] [19-4761]--[Edited 11/22/2022 by EB- See ECF 126] S. Juhan [Entered: 10/28/2022 03:05 PM]
10/14/2022158Receipt of paper copy of SUPPLEMENTAL OPENING BRIEF filed at [122] by Joel A. Smithers. Number of pages: [44]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 06/26/2023. [1001391288] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 06/26/2023 02:07 PM]
10/14/2022BRIEF by Joel A. Smithers. Type of Brief: SUPPLEMENTAL OPENING. [1001248325] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 10/14/2022 11:24 PM]
10/4/2022
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
Corrected ORDER filed granting motion to extend filing time [119]. Number of days granted: 14. Supplemental Opening Brief due 10/14/2022. Supplemental Response Brief due 11/04/2022. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001241362] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 10/04/2022 10:42 AM]
9/29/2022
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
(ENTRY RESTRICTED) ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [119] Number of days granted: 14. Supplemental Opening Brief due 10/14/2022. Supplemental Response Brief due 11/04/2022. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001238722] [19-4761]--[Edited 10/04/2022 by EB-See ECF 121 for corrected order] AW [Entered: 09/29/2022 11:39 AM]
9/29/2022
  • Motion to Extend Time
Corrected MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for Supplemental brief (requested extension date corrected) until October 14, 2022.. Date and method of service: 09/29/2022 US mail. [1001238690] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 09/29/2022 11:20 AM]
9/29/2022
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for supplemental brief until September 14, 2022.. Date and method of service: 09/29/2022 ecf. [1001238640] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 09/29/2022 11:00 AM]
9/1/2022
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting motion to extend filing time [116]. Number of days granted: 30. Supplemental Opening Brief due 09/30/2022. Supplemental Response Brief due 10/21/2022. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001222862] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 09/01/2022 10:36 AM]
9/1/2022
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for supplemental brief until September 30, 2022.. Date and method of service: 09/01/2022 ecf. [1001222818] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 09/01/2022 10:12 AM]
9/1/2022RULE 45 NOTICE issued to Joel A. Smithers re: failure to file brief. Case will be dismissed if default is not cured within 15 days. [1001222700] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 09/01/2022 08:50 AM]
7/20/2022
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting motion to extend filing time [113]. Number of days granted: 30. Supplemental Opening Brief due 08/31/2022. Supplemental Response Brief due 09/21/2022. No paper copies required unless case has been tentatively calendared or copies otherwise ordered. Copies to all parties. [1001197127] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 07/20/2022 02:10 PM]
7/20/2022
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for Supplemental Brief until August 31, 2022.. Date and method of service: 07/20/2022 ecf. [1001197117] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 07/20/2022 01:54 PM]
7/11/2022
  • Motion to WithdrawGranted
ORDER filed granting motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [111]. Copies to all parties. [1001191355] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 07/11/2022 11:46 AM]
7/8/2022
  • Motion to Withdraw
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? client. Was a copy of the motion served on the defendant? Y. Was the defendant advised of right to file response within 7 days? Y. Date and method of service: 07/08/2022 ecf. [1001190939] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 07/08/2022 06:20 PM]
7/8/2022APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Beau B Brindley for Joel A. Smithers. [1001190938] [19-4761] Beau Brindley [Entered: 07/08/2022 06:19 PM]
7/5/2022
  • Motion to File Supplemental BriefGranted
COURT ORDER filed granting motion to file supplemental briefs [108]. Supplemental Opening Brief due 08/01/2022. Supplemental Response Brief due 08/22/2022. Supplemental Reply Brief, if any, due 08/29/2022. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Copies to all parties. [1001188265] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 07/05/2022 04:25 PM]
6/27/2022
  • Motion
Joint MOTION by US to remove from abeyance and file supplemental brief(s). Supplemental Brief Tendered? No.. Date and method of service: 06/27/2022 ecf. [1001183867] [19-4761]--[Edited 06/27/2022 by CB to add relief.] S. Juhan [Entered: 06/27/2022 01:34 PM]
11/29/2021
  • Order
COURT ORDER filed removing case from argument calendar; granting Motion for abeyance [104]. Case 19-4761 placed in abeyance pending decision in 21-5261 from U. S. Supreme Court. Copies to all parties. [1001065903] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 11/29/2021 11:07 AM]
11/22/2021
  • Response
RESPONSE/ANSWER by Joel A. Smithers to notice requesting response [105]. Nature of response: in support of. [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 11/22/2021 04:50 PM]
11/16/2021NOTICE ISSUED to Joel A. Smithers requesting response to Motion for abeyance [104]. Response due: 11/22/2021. [1001059268] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 11/16/2021 10:15 AM]
11/15/2021
  • Motion
MOTION by US to place case in abeyance.. Date and method of service: 11/15/2021 ecf. [1001058935] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 11/15/2021 05:10 PM]
11/15/2021Certification of compliance with argument protocol by US. Certification of compliance uploaded for Laura Day Rottenborn. [1001058163] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 11/15/2021 09:22 AM]
11/15/2021Certification of compliance with argument protocol by US. Certification of compliance uploaded for S. Cagle Juhan. [1001058157] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 11/15/2021 09:19 AM]
11/15/2021ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT (restricted access) by US. Counsel arguing: S. Cagle Juhan. Answering argument time: 20 minutes. [1001058153] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 11/15/2021 09:18 AM]
11/13/2021Certification of compliance with argument protocol by Joel A. Smithers. Certification of compliance uploaded for Neal Lawrence Walters. [1001058012] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 11/13/2021 04:43 PM]
11/13/2021ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT (restricted access) by Joel A. Smithers. Counsel arguing: Neal Lawrence Walters. Opening argument time: 15 minutes. Rebuttal argument time: 5 minutes. [1001058011] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 11/13/2021 04:42 PM]
11/10/2021CASE CALENDARED for oral argument. Date: 12/08/2021. Session Starting Time: 2:00 pm. Your case is currently second on the afternoon docket, and your check-in time is 2:00 pm. Oral Argument Acknowledgment and Certification of Compliance with Argument Protocol forms due within 7 calendar days. [19-4761] JLC [Entered: 11/10/2021 02:01 PM]
10/21/2021COPY FOLLOW-UP NOTICE issued to US requesting FOUR additional copies of the SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX. Must be received in Clerk's Office by 10/25/2021. [19-4761] TB [Entered: 10/21/2021 11:58 AM]
10/21/2021COPY FOLLOW-UP NOTICE issued to Joel A. Smithers requesting FOUR additional copies of the OPENING BRIEF, SEALED OPENING BRIEF, REPLY BRIEF and JOINT APPENDIX. Must be received in Clerk's Office by 10/25/2021. [19-4761] TB [Entered: 10/21/2021 11:23 AM]
10/8/2021CASE TENTATIVELY CALENDARED for oral argument during the December 6-10, 2021 argument session. No additional paper copies of briefs and appendices are required from counsel. Notify Clerk's Office of any scheduling conflict by: 10/18/2021. [19-4761] JLC [Entered: 10/08/2021 10:05 AM]
4/9/202194Receipt of paper copy of REPLY BRIEF filed at [88] by Joel A. Smithers. Number of pages: [32]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/27/2021. [1001048667] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 10/27/2021 01:31 PM]
4/9/2021BRIEF by Joel A. Smithers in electronic and paper format. Type of Brief: REPLY. [1000931484] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 04/09/2021 01:06 PM]
3/31/2021
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [86]. Number of days granted: 8. Reply brief due 04/09/2021. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Copies to all parties. [1000926618] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 03/31/2021 02:44 PM]
3/31/2021
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for reply brief until 04/09/2021.. Date and method of service: 03/31/2021 ecf. [1000926498] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 03/31/2021 01:44 PM]
3/5/2021
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [84]. Reply brief due 04/01/2021. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Copies to all parties. [1000911039] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 03/05/2021 12:43 PM]
3/5/2021
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for reply brief until 04/01/2021.. Date and method of service: 03/05/2021 ecf. [1000911016] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 03/05/2021 12:17 PM]
2/16/2021
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [82]. Reply brief due 03/05/2021. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Copies to all parties. [1000898878] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 02/16/2021 07:45 AM]
2/14/2021
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for reply brief until 03/05/2021.. Date and method of service: 02/14/2021 ecf. [1000898807] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 02/14/2021 04:29 PM]
2/10/2021
  • Order
ORDER filed sealing Sealed version of Response Brief. Copies to all parties. [1000897581] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 02/10/2021 05:19 PM]
2/10/2021
  • Motion to File AppendixGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to file supplemental appendix [73]. Copies to all parties. [1000897576] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 02/10/2021 05:03 PM]
2/10/2021
  • Order
COURT ORDER filed granting Motion to exceed length limitations [72]. Copies to all parties. [1000897575] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 02/10/2021 05:01 PM]
1/28/202193Receipt of paper copy of SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX filed at [74] by US. Sealed volume: No. Total number of volumes (including any sealed): 1. Total number of pages in all volumes: 91. CD/DVD/Other exhibit? N. Number of Copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/25/2021. [1001047976] [19-4761] DL [Entered: 10/26/2021 12:59 PM]
1/28/202178Receipt of paper copy of CORRECTED REDACTED RESPONSE BRIEF filed at [76] by US. Number of pages [86]. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 02/04/2021. [1000894107] [19-4761] EB [Entered: 02/04/2021 01:04 PM]
1/28/202177Receipt of paper copy of CORRECTED SEALED BRIEF filed at [75] by US. Type of brief: RESPONSE. Number of pages: [86]. Number of copies: [4]. Filed ex parte: No. Received by clerk date: 02/02/2021. [1000892521] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 02/02/2021 03:17 PM]
1/28/2021Corrected Redacted BRIEF by US in electronic and paper format. Type of Brief: RESPONSE. [1000889927] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 01/28/2021 04:56 PM]
1/28/202175Corrected SEALED BRIEF (court access only) by US in electronic and paper format. Type of Brief: SEALED RESPONSE. Filed Ex parte: N. [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 01/28/2021 04:54 PM]
1/28/2021SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX (electronic and paper form) by US. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1000889668] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 01/28/2021 02:08 PM]
1/28/2021
  • Motion to File Appendix
MOTION by US file supplemental appendix.. Date and method of service: 01/28/2021 ecf. [1000889664] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 01/28/2021 02:06 PM]
1/28/2021
  • Motion
MOTION by US to exceed length limitations for brief. Date and method of service: 01/28/2021 ecf. [1000889661] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 01/28/2021 02:00 PM]
1/28/2021(ENTRY RESTRICTED) Redacted BRIEF by US in electronic and paper format. Type of Brief: RESPONSE. [1000889658] [19-4761]--[Edited 01/28/2021 by AB] S. Juhan [Entered: 01/28/2021 01:57 PM]
1/28/2021CERTIFICATE OF CONFIDENTIALITY (Local Rule 25(c)) by US. Sealing Required: Yes. Description of document referenced by certificate: Sealed Appellee's Response Brief. [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 01/28/2021 01:54 PM]
1/28/2021(ENTRY RESTRICTED) SEALED BRIEF (court access only) by US in electronic and paper format. Type of Brief: SEALED RESPONSE. Filed Ex parte: N. [19-4761]--[Edited 01/28/2021 by AB] S. Juhan [Entered: 01/28/2021 01:53 PM]
1/26/2021
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [67]. Number of days granted: 2. Response brief due 01/28/2021. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Copies to all parties. [1000887849] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 01/26/2021 02:04 PM]
1/26/2021
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by US to extend filing time for response brief until January 28, 2021.. Date and method of service: 01/26/2021 ecf. [1000887792] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 01/26/2021 01:42 PM]
12/29/2020
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [65]. Number of days granted: 21. Response brief due 01/26/2021. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Copies to all parties. [1000872843] [19-4761] AW [Entered: 12/29/2020 02:28 PM]
12/29/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by US to extend filing time for response brief until January 26, 2021.. Date and method of service: 12/29/2020 ecf. [1000872773] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 12/29/2020 01:12 PM]
12/15/2020Amended BRIEFING ORDER filed. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Response brief due 01/05/2021. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 12/15/2020 08:40 AM]
11/5/2020TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed for Donna J. Prather. Identify by proceeding and date all transcript ordered from this court reporter: Jury Trial Day 8 (excluding closing arguments) 5/8/19; Forfeiture hearing 8/15/19. Names of all parties ordering transcript from this reporter: US. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. Transcript due from Donna J. Prather, Official Court Reporter on 12/14/2020. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 11/05/2020 10:47 AM]
11/5/2020
  • Order
ORDER filed suspending briefing schedule. Copies to all parties. [1000842821] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 11/05/2020 10:43 AM]
11/5/2020TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by US for Donna Prather, OCR. [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 11/05/2020 08:37 AM]
11/5/2020TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by US for Donna Prather, OCR. [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 11/05/2020 08:36 AM]
9/25/2020
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [58]. Number of days granted: 45. Response brief due 11/13/2020. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Copies to all parties. [1000817744] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 09/25/2020 11:10 AM]
9/25/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by US to extend filing time for response brief until November 13, 2020.. Date and method of service: 09/25/2020 ecf. [1000817589] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 09/25/2020 09:28 AM]
9/11/2020
  • Order
ORDER filed sealing sealed version of Opening Brief and Joint Appendix Volumes VII-XXI. Copies to all parties. [1000809452] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 09/11/2020 04:43 PM]
9/8/202097Receipt of paper copy of APPENDIX filed at [54], [55] by Joel A. Smithers. Total number of volumes (including any sealed): [21]. Total number of pages in all volumes: [10223]. Total number of sealed volumes: 15. Sufficient? Yes. CD/DVD/Other exhibit? No. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/27/2021. [1001048685] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 10/27/2021 01:40 PM]
9/8/202096Receipt of paper copy of SEALED BRIEF filed at [53] by Joel A. Smithers. Type of brief: OPENING. Number of pages: [76]. Number of copies: [4]. Filed ex parte: No. Received by clerk date: 10/27/2021. [1001048675] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 10/27/2021 01:35 PM]
9/8/202095Receipt of paper copy of OPENING BRIEF filed at [52] by Joel A. Smithers. Number of pages: [76]. Sufficient: Yes. Number of copies: [4]. Received by clerk date: 10/27/2021. [1001048671] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 10/27/2021 01:33 PM]
9/8/2020CERTIFICATE OF CONFIDENTIALITY (Local Rule 25(c)) by Joel A. Smithers. Sealing Required: Yes. Description of document referenced by certificate: Opening Brief of Appellant and Joint Appendix Volumes VII - XXI. [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 09/08/2020 06:28 PM]
9/8/202055SEALED JOINT APPENDIX VOLUME(S) (court access only) (electronic & paper form) by Joel A. Smithers. Digital media exhibit volume? No. Filed Ex parte: N. [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 09/08/2020 06:24 PM]
9/8/2020JOINT APPENDIX (electronic and paper form) by Joel A. Smithers. Digital media exhibit volume? No. [1000806959] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 09/08/2020 05:52 PM]
9/8/202053SEALED BRIEF (court access only) by Joel A. Smithers in electronic and paper format. Type of Brief: SEALED OPENING. . Filed Ex parte: N. [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 09/08/2020 05:45 PM]
9/8/2020BRIEF by Joel A. Smithers in electronic and paper format. Type of Brief: OPENING. [1000806956] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 09/08/2020 05:44 PM]
9/8/2020
  • Order
ORDER filed granting Motion to exceed length limitations [50]. Total words: 14,269. Copies to all parties. [1000806935] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 09/08/2020 04:54 PM]
9/8/2020
  • Motion
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to exceed length limitations for brief. Date and method of service: 09/08/2020 ecf. [1000806675] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 09/08/2020 01:06 PM]
8/10/2020
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [48]. Number of days granted: 20. Opening brief and appendix due 09/08/2020. Response brief due 09/29/2020. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Copies to all parties. [1000789704] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 08/10/2020 10:32 AM]
8/9/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for opening brief and appendix until September 7, 2020.. Date and method of service: 08/09/2020 ecf. [1000789480] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 08/09/2020 12:43 AM]
8/3/2020
  • Order
ORDER filed granting motion to exceed length limitations [46]. Total pages: 10,244. Copies to all parties. [1000786080] [19-4761] PL [Entered: 08/03/2020 01:58 PM]
8/3/2020
  • Motion
Joint MOTION by Joel A. Smithers and US to exceed length limitations for appendix. Date and method of service: 08/03/2020 ecf. [1000785922] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 08/03/2020 11:53 AM]
7/21/2020
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [44]. Number of days granted: 30. Opening brief and appendix due 08/19/2020. Response brief due 09/09/2020. Paper copy requirements are temporarily suspended unless the case is under pre-argument review or being scheduled for argument, in which case a total of four paper copies of formal briefs and appendices are required. Copies to all parties. [1000778451] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 07/21/2020 11:23 AM]
7/21/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for opening brief and appendix until 08/19/2020.. Date and method of service: 07/21/2020 ecf. [1000778438] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 07/21/2020 11:13 AM]
7/21/2020RULE 46 NOTICE issued to Mr. Neal Lawrence Walters for Joel A. Smithers re: failure to file brief and appendix. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 07/21/2020 10:31 AM]
6/15/2020BRIEFING ORDER filed. FILING OF PAPER COPIES OF BRIEFS/APPENDICES IS SUSPENDED PENDING FURTHER NOTICE FROM THE COURT. Opening brief and appendix due 07/20/2020. Response brief due 08/10/2020. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 06/15/2020 05:03 PM]
5/22/2020TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed for Donna J. Prather. Identify by proceeding and date all transcript ordered from this court reporter: Trial day 5/8/19 jury questions as to evidence. Names of all parties ordering transcript from this reporter: Joel A. Smithers. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. Transcript due from Donna J. Prather, Official Court Reporter on 06/29/2020. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 05/22/2020 02:46 PM]
5/22/2020TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Joel A. Smithers for Donna Prather and Sarah A. Duffy. [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 05/22/2020 02:32 PM]
5/22/2020TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed for Sarah Duffy. Identify by proceeding and date all transcript ordered from this court reporter: Hearing on Motion to Continue 3/22/19. Names of all parties ordering transcript from this reporter: Joel A. Smithers. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. Transcript due from Sarah Duffy, Court Reporter Coordinator on 06/29/2020. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 05/22/2020 02:30 PM]
5/22/2020
  • Order
ORDER filed suspending briefing schedule. Copies to all parties. [1000744341] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 05/22/2020 02:28 PM]
5/22/2020TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Joel A. Smithers for Donna Prather and Sarah A. Duffy. [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 05/22/2020 01:28 PM]
5/1/2020
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [35] Number of days granted: 21. Opening brief and appendix due 05/22/2020. Response brief due 06/12/2020. FILING OF PAPER COPIES OF BRIEFS/APPENDICES IS SUSPENDED PENDING FURTHER NOTICE FROM THE COURT. Copies to all parties. [1000731732] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 05/01/2020 10:16 AM]
5/1/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time
Joint MOTION by Joel A. Smithers and US to extend filing time for opening brief and appendix until 05/22/20.. Date and method of service: 05/01/2020 ecf. [1000731717] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 05/01/2020 10:04 AM]
4/13/2020
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [33] Number of days granted: 9. Opening brief and appendix due 05/01/2020. Response brief due 05/22/2020. FILING OF PAPER COPIES OF BRIEFS/APPENDICES IS SUSPENDED PENDING FURTHER NOTICE FROM THE COURT. Copies to all parties. [1000720062] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 04/13/2020 04:29 PM]
4/13/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for opening brief and appendix until 05/01/2020.. Date and method of service: 04/13/2020 ecf. [1000720043] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 04/13/2020 04:21 PM]
3/30/2020
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [31]. Number of days granted: 21. Opening brief and appendix due 04/22/2020. Response brief due 05/13/2020. FILING OF PAPER COPIES OF BRIEFS/APPENDICES IS SUSPENDED PENDING FURTHER NOTICE FROM THE COURT. Copies to all parties. [1000711211] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 03/30/2020 07:07 AM]
3/30/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for opening brief and appendix until 04/22/2020.. Date and method of service: 03/30/2020 ecf. [1000711191] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 03/30/2020 12:03 AM]
2/26/2020BRIEFING ORDER filed. Opening brief and appendix due 04/01/2020. Response brief due 04/22/2020. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 02/26/2020 08:03 AM]
2/19/2020Notice issued re: unavailability of transcript of 4/22/2019 conference call (ECF 138). [19-4761] PSC [Entered: 02/19/2020 09:32 AM]
2/11/2020TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed for Sarah Duffy. Identify by proceeding and date all transcript ordered from this court reporter: 4/22/19 hearing on motion for leave to withdraw. Names of all parties ordering transcript from this reporter: Joel A. Smithers. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. Transcript due from Sarah Duffy, Court Reporter Coordinator on 03/19/2020. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 02/11/2020 12:58 PM]
2/11/2020TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed for Donna J. Prather. Identify by proceeding and date all transcript ordered from this court reporter: 4/29/19 motions hearings. Names of all parties ordering transcript from this reporter: Joel A. Smithers. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. Transcript due from Donna J. Prather, Official Court Reporter on 03/19/2020. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 02/11/2020 12:46 PM]
2/11/2020
  • Order
ORDER filed suspending briefing schedule. Copies to all parties. [1000680907] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 02/11/2020 12:20 PM]
2/10/2020TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Joel A. Smithers for FTR. [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 02/10/2020 04:19 PM]
2/10/2020Corrected TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Joel A. Smithers for Donna Prather. [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 02/10/2020 04:18 PM]
2/10/2020(ENTRY RESTRICTED) TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Joel A. Smithers for Donna Prather. [19-4761]--[Edited 02/10/2020 by AB] Neal Walters [Entered: 02/10/2020 03:05 PM]
2/7/2020Docket correction requested from Joel A. Smithers. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 02/07/2020 11:43 AM]
2/7/2020
  • Motion
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to suspend Briefing Order. Date and method of service: 02/07/2020 ecf. [1000679014] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 02/07/2020 11:36 AM]
1/17/2020
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to extend filing time [18] Number of days granted: 21. Opening brief and appendix due 02/18/2020. Response brief due 03/11/2020. Copies to all parties. [1000665061] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 01/17/2020 02:58 PM]
1/17/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to extend filing time for opening brief and appendix until 03/24/2020-.. Date and method of service: 01/17/2020 ecf. [1000664999] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 01/17/2020 02:13 PM]
12/23/2019BRIEFING ORDER filed. Opening brief and appendix due 01/27/2020. Response brief due 02/18/2020. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 12/23/2019 08:49 AM]
12/19/2019Revised TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed for Donna J. Prather. Identify by proceeding and date all transcript ordered from this court reporter: 10/02/19 sentencing. All other transcript requests terminated - see transcript order deficiency notice. Names of all parties ordering transcript from this reporter: Joel A. Smithers. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. Transcript due from Donna J. Prather, Official Court Reporter on 01/10/2020. [19-4761] CAD [Entered: 12/19/2019 12:27 PM]
12/19/2019TRANSCRIPT ORDER DEFICIENCY NOTICE by Donna J. Prather. [19-4761] CAD [Entered: 12/19/2019 12:22 PM]
12/4/2019TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT filed for Donna J. Prather. Identify by proceeding and date all transcript ordered from this court reporter: Sentencing 10/2/19; Trial Testimony 4/29/19, 4/30/19, 5/7/19, 5/8/19, 5/9/19. Names of all parties ordering transcript from this reporter: Joel A. Smithers. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. Transcript due from Donna J. Prather, Official Court Reporter on 01/10/2020. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 12/04/2019 08:18 AM]
12/2/2019TRANSCRIPT ORDER FORM by Joel A. Smithers for Donna Prather. [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 12/02/2019 03:49 PM]
11/12/2019Letter re: [11] for filing of transcript order/corrected transcript order, [10] docketing statement by Joel A. Smithers . [1000624610] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 11/12/2019 04:40 PM]
11/12/2019DOCKETING FORMS FOLLOW-UP NOTICE ISSUED to Joel A. Smithers re: filing of transcript order/corrected transcript order. Transcript order/corrected transcript order due 11/15/2019 by Joel A. Smithers. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 11/12/2019 04:35 PM]
11/12/2019DOCKETING STATEMENT by Joel A. Smithers. [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 11/12/2019 04:26 PM]
11/11/2019APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Neal Lawrence Walters for Joel A. Smithers. [1000623564] [19-4761] Neal Walters [Entered: 11/11/2019 02:42 PM]
11/6/2019DOCKETING FORMS FOLLOW-UP NOTICE ISSUED to Joel A. Smithers re: filing of appearance form and docketing statement. Appearance form due on 11/12/2019 from Neal Lawrence Walters. Docketing statement due from Joel A. Smithers on 11/12/2019. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 11/06/2019 08:34 AM]
10/25/2019APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL by Samuel Cagel Juhan for US. [1000614504] [19-4761] S. Juhan [Entered: 10/25/2019 03:28 PM]
10/22/2019
  • Motion to WithdrawGranted
ORDER filed granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [5], granting Motion to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel [4] New attorney appointed: Yes. Date counsel accepted case10/22/2019. Name of new attorney: Neal Lawrence Walters. Copies to all parties. Mailed to: JOEL A SMITHERS-USM# 21919-084 Southwest Regional Jail 15205 Joe Derting Drive Abingdon, VA 24210. [1000611945] [19-4761] LRM [Entered: 10/22/2019 02:53 PM]
10/18/2019
  • Motion to Withdraw
Amended MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney. Was a copy of the motion served on the defendant? Y. Was the defendant advised of right to file response within 7 days? Y. Date and method of service: 10/18/2019 ecf, US mail. [1000609292] [19-4761] Donald Williams [Entered: 10/18/2019 09:47 AM]
10/17/2019
  • Motion to Withdraw
MOTION by Joel A. Smithers to withdraw/relieve/substitute counsel.Attorney or client motion? Attorney. Was a copy of the motion served on the defendant? Y. Was the defendant advised of right to file response within 7 days? Y. Date and method of service: 10/17/2019 ecf. [1000608495] [19-4761] Donald Williams [Entered: 10/17/2019 11:35 AM]
10/16/2019DOCKETING NOTICE issued. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 10/16/2019 10:00 AM]
10/16/2019
  • Motion to Appoint Counsel
ORDER filed appointing/assigning counsel. Donald Merle Williams Jr. for Joel A. Smithers in 19-4761. Nunc pro Tunc Date: 10/10/2019. Copies to all parties. [1000607294] [19-4761] AB [Entered: 10/16/2019 09:25 AM]
10/16/2019Criminal case docketed. Originating case number: 1:17-cr-00027-JPJ-PMS-1. Date notice of appeal filed: 10/10/2019. Case manager: ABrownlee. [19-4761] AB [Entered: 10/16/2019 09:23 AM]