3/20/2016 CM/ECF California Central District UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA (Western Division Los Angeles) CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:16 cr 00076 RAO All Defendants Case title: USA v. Brandt Sorenson Date Filed: 02/16/2016 Assigned to: Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver Defendant (1) Nicholas Brandt also known as Nicholas Brandt Sorenson Pending Counts 21:331(a),333(a)(1)INTRODUCTION OF MISBRANDED DRUG INTO INTERSTATE COMMERCE (1) represented by Marilyn E Bednarski Kaye McLane Bednarski and Litt LLP 234 East Colorado Boulevard Suite 230 Pasadena, CA 91101 626 844 7660 Fax: 626 844 7670 Email: mbednarski@kmbllaw.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Retained Disposition Highest Offense Level (Opening) Misdemeanor Terminated Counts None Disposition Highest Offense Level (Terminated) None Complaints None Disposition Plaintiff https://ecf.cacd.uscourts.gov/cgi bin/dktrpt.pl?239050779061256 L_1_0 1 1/3
3/20/2016 CM/ECF California Central District USA represented by Mark A Williams AUSA Office of US Attorney Environmental Crimes Section 312 North Spring Street 13th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 213 894 3359 Fax: 213 894 0141 Email: mark.a.williams@usdoj.gov LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: Assistant US Attorney Date Filed # Docket Text 02/16/2016 1 INFORMATION filed as to Nicholas Brandt Sorenson (1) count(s) 1. Offense occurred in LA, Colorado. (ja) (Entered: 02/23/2016) 02/16/2016 5 CASE SUMMARY filed by AUSA Mark A Williams as to Defendant Nicholas Brandt Sorenson; defendant's Year of Birth: 1979 (ja) (Entered: 02/23/2016) 02/16/2016 6 MEMORANDUM filed by Plaintiff USA as to Defendant Nicholas Brandt Sorenson in regards to the following Magistrate Judges: Jacqueline Chooljian, Patrick J. Walsh, Sheri Pym, Michael Wilner, Alka Sagar, Jean Rosenbluth, Douglas McCormick, Rozella Oliver (ja) (Entered: 02/23/2016) 02/16/2016 7 MEMORANDUM filed by Plaintiff USA as to Defendant Nicholas Brandt Sorenson. This criminal action, being filed on 2/16/16, was pending in the U. S. Attorneys Office before the date on which Judge Andre Birotte Jr began receiving criminal matters, it was not pending in the U. S. Attorneys Office before the date on which Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald began receiving criminal matters (ja) (Entered: 02/23/2016) 02/16/2016 8 PLEA AGREEMENT filed by Plaintiff USA as to Defendant Nicholas Brandt Sorenson (ja) (Entered: 02/23/2016) 03/09/2016 9 MINUTES OF INFORMATION HEARING held before Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg as to Defendant Nicholas Brandt Sorenson. Defendant states true name as Nicholas Brandt. Attorney: Marilyn E Bednarski for Nicholas Brandt Sorenson, Retained, present.court orders bail set as: Nicholas Brandt Sorenson (1) $5,000.00 Unsecured Appearance Bond, SEE ATTACHED BOND FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Defendant Ordered to report to USM for processing. This case is assigned to Magistrate Judge Oliver Court Smart: CS 3/9/16. (ja) (Entered: 03/10/2016) 03/09/2016 10 STATEMENT OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS filed by Defendant Nicholas Brandt Sorenson (ja) (Entered: 03/10/2016) 03/09/2016 11 BOND AND CONDITIONS OF RELEASE filed as to Defendant Nicholas Brandt conditions of release: $5,000.00 Unsecured Appearance Bond approved by Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. (ja) (Entered: 03/10/2016) 03/09/2016 12 CONSENT TO TRIAL BEFORE US MAGISTRATE JUDGE in a Class A Misdemeanor Case filed as to Defendant Nicholas Brandt. Approved by Magistrate https://ecf.cacd.uscourts.gov/cgi bin/dktrpt.pl?239050779061256 L_1_0 1 2/3
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Case 2:16-cr-00076-RAO Document 16 Filed 03/16/16 Page 1 of 1 Page ID #:<pageid> UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL MINUTES GENERAL Case No. CR 16-0076-RAO-1 Date: March 16, 2016 Present: The Honorable: ROZELLA A. OLIVER, UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE Interpreter None G. Roberson Courtsmart- 3/16/2016 Mark A. Williams Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S.A. v. Defendant(s) Present Cust Bond Attorneys for Defendants: Present App Ret NICHOLAS BRANDT- SORENSON X X Marilyn E. Bednarski X X Proceedings: GUILTY PLEA HEARING Case called. Counsels make their appearances. Defendant is present and sworn. The Court questions the Defendant and Defense counsel regarding the knowing and voluntary nature of the proposed plea and the terms of the plea agreement. The Court reads the charge and advises the Defendant of the elements of the offense. Defendant was advised of his limited right to appeal the sentence. Defendant pleads guilty to one-count Information [Class A Misdemeanor] charging him with 21 U.S.C. 331 (a), 333 (a) (1), Introduction of misbranded drug into interstate commerce. The Court finds that the plea of guilty has been freely, knowingly and voluntarily made; that the Defendant understands the nature of the charge and the consequences of the plea; and that there is factual basis for the plea. After further questioning of the Defendant, the Court orders the plea of guilty accepted and entered. The Parties are informed the sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 10:00a.m., Courtroom F, 9 th Floor, Spring Street Federal Building, 312 N. Spring street, Los Angeles, California, 90012. The Defendant is directed to contact the U.S. Department of Probation to begin the pre-sentence investigation process. The Department of Probation is ordered to submit to the Court a pre-sentence report upon completion for the July 20, 2016 sentencing. The Defendant is to remain on the same conditions of the pretrial release bond. The Parties are to provide to the Court sentencing guidelines at least 2weeks prior to the Sentencing hearing. cc: United States Probation Department Assistant United States Attorney Defense Attorney Initials of Deputy Clerk : 30 gr CR-11 (04/15) Criminal Minutes General Page 1 of 1
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Case 2:16-cr-00076-RAO Document 16 Filed 03/16/16 Page 1 of 1 Page ID #:<pageid> UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL MINUTES GENERAL Case No. CR 16-0076-RAO-1 Date: March 16, 2016 Present: The Honorable: ROZELLA A. OLIVER, UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE Interpreter None G. Roberson Courtsmart- 3/16/2016 Mark A. Williams Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S.A. v. Defendant(s) Present Cust Bond Attorneys for Defendants: Present App Ret NICHOLAS BRANDT- SORENSON X X Marilyn E. Bednarski X X Proceedings: GUILTY PLEA HEARING Case called. Counsels make their appearances. Defendant is present and sworn. The Court questions the Defendant and Defense counsel regarding the knowing and voluntary nature of the proposed plea and the terms of the plea agreement. The Court reads the charge and advises the Defendant of the elements of the offense. Defendant was advised of his limited right to appeal the sentence. Defendant pleads guilty to one-count Information [Class A Misdemeanor] charging him with 21 U.S.C. 331 (a), 333 (a) (1), Introduction of misbranded drug into interstate commerce. The Court finds that the plea of guilty has been freely, knowingly and voluntarily made; that the Defendant understands the nature of the charge and the consequences of the plea; and that there is factual basis for the plea. After further questioning of the Defendant, the Court orders the plea of guilty accepted and entered. The Parties are informed the sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 10:00a.m., Courtroom F, 9 th Floor, Spring Street Federal Building, 312 N. Spring street, Los Angeles, California, 90012. The Defendant is directed to contact the U.S. Department of Probation to begin the pre-sentence investigation process. The Department of Probation is ordered to submit to the Court a pre-sentence report upon completion for the July 20, 2016 sentencing. The Defendant is to remain on the same conditions of the pretrial release bond. The Parties are to provide to the Court sentencing guidelines at least 2weeks prior to the Sentencing hearing. cc: United States Probation Department Assistant United States Attorney Defense Attorney Initials of Deputy Clerk : 30 gr CR-11 (04/15) Criminal Minutes General Page 1 of 1