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Simkanin Docket Sheet


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U.S. District Court
Northern District of Texas (Fort Worth)
CRIMINAL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 4:03-cr-00188-ALL

Case title: USA v. Simkanin
Other court case number(s): None
Magistrate judge case number(s): None

Date Filed: 06/19/03


Assigned to: John McBryde
Referred to:

Defendant(s)
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Richard Michael Simkanin (1) represented by Arch C McColl, III
McColl & McColloch
Thanksgiving Tower
1601 Elm St
Suite 2000
Dallas, TX 75201
214/979-0999
Fax : 214/979-0001 FAX
Email: attys@mcmclaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained


Pending Counts
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Disposition
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26:7202 - WILLFUL FAILURE TO COLLECT/PAY OVER TAX
(1-12)
26:7202 - WILLFUL FAILURE TO COLLECT, ACCOUNT FOR, AND PAY OVER TAXES DUE
(1s-3s)
26:7202 - WILLFUL FAILURE TO COLLECT/PAY OVER TAX
(1ss-12ss)
26:7202 - WILLFUL FAILURE TO COLLECT, ACCOUNT FOR, AND PAY OVER TAXES DUE
(4s)
26:7202 - WILLFUL FAILURE TO COLLECT, ACCOUNT FOR, AND PAY OVER TAXES DUE
(5s-12s)
18:287 - FALSE OR FRAUDULENT CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
(13-27)
18:287 - FALSE CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
(13s-27s)
18:287 & 2 - FALSE OR FRAUDULENT CLAIMS TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
(13ss-27ss)
26:8203 - WILLFUL FAILURE TO FILE RETURN/INFORMATION, ETC.
(28ss-31ss)


Highest Offense Level (Opening)
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Felony


Terminated Counts
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Disposition
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None


Highest Offense Level (Terminated)
--------------------------------------------

None



Plaintiff
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USA represented by David Lee Jarvis
US Attorney's Office
801 Cherry St
Suite 1700
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6882
817/252-5200
Fax : 817/978-6381 FAX
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Retained

Filing Date

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Docket Text

01/29/2004 302
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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on Jan 7, 2004 9:00am before Judge McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer. Trial Transcript of Proceedings. (mjw, ) (Entered: 01/30/2004)
01/29/2004 301
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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on Jan 6, 2004 8:39am before Judge McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer. Trial Trasncript of Proceedings. (mjw, ) (Entered: 01/30/2004)
01/29/2004 300
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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on Jan 6, 2004 8:39am before Judge McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer. Testimony of Larken Rose. (mjw, ) (Entered: 01/30/2004)
01/29/2004 299
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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on January 6, 2004 8:39am before Judge McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer. Testimony of Joseph Banister. (mjw, ) (Entered: 01/30/2004)
01/29/2004 298
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TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on Jan 5, 2004 12:25pm before Judge McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer. Trial Trancript of Proceedings. (mjw, ) (Entered: 01/30/2004)
01/26/2004 296
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GOVT'S RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 294 Supplemental Document to motion for new trial (mjw, ) (Entered: 01/27/2004)
01/23/2004 297
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ORDER denying 293 Motion for New Trial as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 1/23/04) (mjw, ) (Entered: 01/27/2004)
01/22/2004 295
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GOVT'S RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 293 MOTION for New Trial (mjw, ) (Entered: 01/26/2004)
01/21/2004 294
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Supplemental to Motion for New Trial by Richard Michael Simkanin as to 293 MOTION for New Trial (mjw, ) (Entered: 01/22/2004)
01/14/2004 293
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DFT'S MOTION for New Trial by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 01/15/2004)
01/13/2004 292
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ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Jury Trial as to Counts 1 and 2 set for 3/8/2004 09:00 AM before John McBryde...deadlines fixed by prior orders of the court in this case remain in effect except that each party shall file exhibit and witness lists by 2:00pm on March 3, 2004...see order for specifics. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 1/13/04) (mjw, ) (Entered: 01/14/2004)
01/09/2004   Document Number Reset To 291 (dld, ) (Entered: 01/09/2004)
01/08/2004 291
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RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 270 MOTION to Amend Witness List (dld, ) (Entered: 01/09/2004)
01/08/2004 290
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RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 242 MOTION for Leave to Use Video Tape at Trial (dld, (Entered: 01/09/2004)
01/08/2004 289
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ORDER: denying 270 Motion to Amend/Correct as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); denying 274 Motion for Reconsideration as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); denying 279 Motion for Acquittal as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); denying 280 Motion regarding citation for "mistake, negligence, et cetera" as to Richard Michael Simkanin...rulings the court made in open court. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 1/8/04) (dld, ) (Entered: 01/09/2004)
01/08/2004 288 SEALED DOCUMENT (Entered: 01/09/2004)
01/07/2004 287 SEALED DOCUMENT (Entered: 01/09/2004)
01/07/2004 285 SEALED DOCUMENT (Entered: 01/09/2004)
01/07/2004 283
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Scheduling Order for Sentencing as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Presentence Investigation Report due by 3/8/2004. Objections to Presentence Investigation Report due by 3/22/2004. Presentence Investigation Addendum due by 4/5/2004. Objections to Presentence Investigation Addendum due by 4/12/2004. Sentencing set for 4/30/2004 09:00 AM before John McBryde; see order for specifics. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 1/7/04) (dld, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/07/2004 282
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : Attorney Conference as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 1/7/04; AUSA jarvis & Atty Arch McColl present (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (dld, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/07/2004 281

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : 3rd Day of Jury Trial as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 1/7/04; AUSA Jarvis, Deft w/ Retd Atty McColl present; Jury concludes deliberations (Jury Questions filed under seal); Jury verdict rendered (filed under seal); Jury trial ends; Order for PSI, Disclosure and Sentencing dates entered; Sentencing set for 4/03/04 at 9:00 a.m.; Deft continued in custody; Court admitted Govt Exhibits 1-51(black binder); 52-90(black binder); 91-117, 131-134, 136-148 (black binder); 149-152, 158, 172, 173, 176, 180, 181, 182 (black binder); Court ordered jury verdict from under seal; Court accepted the partial verdict of the jury; Court declared a mistrial as to Cts 1 and 2; Deft found guilty as to Cts 3-31 of 2nd Superseding Indictment. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (dld, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/07/2004 280
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MOTION Regarding Citation for "Mistake, Negligence, Etc" by Richard Michael Simkanin with Memorandum in Support. (dld, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/07/2004 279
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MOTION for jUDGMENT OF Acquittal by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/07/2004 274
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MOTION for Reconsideration & Request for (1)Pattern Jury Instruction Regarding mistake, Ignorance, Negligence or Gross Negligence and (2)Good Faith Instruction Under Cheek V. US, 498 US 192(1991) by Richard Michael Simkanin (pdm, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/06/2004 286 SEALED DOCUMENT (Entered: 01/09/2004)
01/06/2004 284 Sealed Document (dld, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/06/2004 278
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CHARGE OF THE JURY as to Richard Michael Simkanin. Signed by Judge John McBryde on 1/6/04. (dld, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/06/2004 277
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : 2nd day of Jury Trial as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 1/6/04. AUSA Jarvis, Deft w/ Retd Atty McColl present; Govt & Deft present evidence; Evidence concluded; Final arguments heard; Court's charge to the jury; Jury deliberating; Court ordered jury questions under seal; Crt adjourned until Wednesday, Jan 7, 2004. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (dld, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/06/2004   Document Number Reset To 271 (dld, ) (Entered: 01/06/2004)
01/05/2004 276
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : Docket Call as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 1/5/04; AUSA Jarvis, Deft w/ Rtd Atty McColl present; Arraignment on superseding indictment of 12/17/03; motion to dismiss denied; witness sworn; 2nd motion to dismiss denied; motion for jury consultant denied; Deft's motion in limine for 2nd trial denied, granted as to "Republic of Texas", denied as to #3; 3rd motion to dismiss 6(f) denied. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (dld, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/05/2004 275
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : Arraignment on 2nd Superseding Indictment as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) Count 1ss-12ss,13ss-27ss,28ss-31ss held on 1/5/04; AUSA Jarvis, Deft w/ Retd Atty McColl present; Govt reads Indictment for the record; Deft enters not guilty plea; Trial set Jan 5, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.; Deft continued in custody; (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (dld, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/05/2004 273
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STIPULATION to Govt's Summary Exhibit Showing Sufficient Income to File a Return by Richard Simkanin (pdm, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/05/2004 272
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : Jury Trial as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 1/5/04. AUSA Jarvis, Ret. Atty. Arch McColl for deft present; jury selected, sworn; court ordered jury roll sealed; trial adjourned til Tuesday, 1/6/03; deft. remanded to custody (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (pdm, ) (Entered: 01/08/2004)
01/05/2004 271 Sealed Document (Entered: 01/06/2004)
01/05/2004 270
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MOTION to Amend Witness List by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
01/05/2004 269
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STIPULATION to Government's Summary Exhibit Sharing Sufficient Income to File a Return (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
01/05/2004 268
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Requested Jury Instructions by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
01/05/2004 267
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MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment for Failure to Comply with Rule 6(f) by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
01/05/2004 266 MOTION in Limine for Second Trial by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
01/05/2004 265 MOTION to Dismiss the Indictment Because of Improper Delegation by Congress to the Internal Revenue Service by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
01/05/2004 264 RESPONSE to Motion by Richard Michael Simkanin re 249 MOTION in Limine (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
01/05/2004 263 MOTION for Jury Consultant to Sit at Counsel's Table During Jury Selection by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
12/31/2003 262 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : Telephone Conference as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 12/31/03; AUSA David Jarvis, Richard Roper & Atty Arch McColl participating; Govt's motion for leave to file reply out of time is granted; Deft's motion for leave to file supp is denied; Deft's motion for leave to use videotape is denied as to video itself, Crt will consider after deft testifies whether to allow use of transcript; witnesses to be here at 8:30 a.m.; Govt's second motion in limine is granted; Deft's motion to amend witness list is granted in part to add Stadtmider as character witness and is otherwise denied; no information from juror lists or info disclosed in court will be disclosed to anyone; motion for leave to file motion for continuance is granted; motion for continuance is denied; Deft will not offer any exhibits without first approaching bench; Govt's motion for pretrial evidentiary hearing granted- heard during telephone/conf hearing. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
12/31/2003 261 MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss Superceding Indictment by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
12/31/2003 260 RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 248 MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Continuance of Trial (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
12/31/2003 259 RESPONSE to 258 Motion for Continuance by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 01/05/2004)
12/31/2003 258 MOTION for Continuance of Trial by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/31/2003)
12/31/2003 257 ORDER granting 248 Motion for Leave to File as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/31/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 12/31/2003)
12/31/2003 256 First Amended EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/31/2003)
12/31/2003 255 Proposed Supplemental Voir Dire Questions by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/31/2003)
12/31/2003 254 TRIAL MEMORANDUM NO. 2 Concerning the Admissibility of Evidence to Show the True Motive of the Defendant as Relevant Evidence of "Wilfulness" as to Richard Michael Simkanin filed by USA (dld, ) (Entered: 12/31/2003)
12/31/2003 253 Proposed Jury Instructions No.6 by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/31/2003)
12/31/2003 252 Proposed Jury Instructions No. 5 by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/31/2003)
12/31/2003 251 Proposed Jury Instructions No. 4 by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/31/2003)
12/31/2003 250 REPLY to Defendant's Response to Government's First Memorandum as to Richard Michael Simkanin by USA (dld, ) (Entered: 12/31/2003)
12/31/2003 249 Second MOTION in Limine by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/31/2003)
12/31/2003 248 MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Continuance of Trial by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/31/2003)
12/30/2003 247 MOTION to Reply Out of Time by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/30/2003)
12/30/2003 246 REQUESTED Jury Security Measures by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/30/2003)
12/30/2003 245 MOTION for a Pretrial Evidentiary Hearing Based Upon the Defendant's Witness and Exhibit List by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/30/2003)
12/24/2003 244 MOTION to File Supplement to Defendant's Response to Government's Supplemental Memorandum on December 31, 2003 by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/30/2003)
12/24/2003 243 MOTION for Leave to File Supplement to Defendant's Response to Government's Supplemental Memorandum on December 31, 2003 by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/30/2003)
12/24/2003 242 MOTION for Leave to Use Video Tape at Trial by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/30/2003)
12/24/2003 241 MOTION to Use Video Tape Relied on by the Defendant by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/30/2003)
12/24/2003 240 MOTION for Leave to Amend Witness List by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/30/2003)
12/24/2003 239 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : The court ORDERS that by 2:00pm on December 29, 2003, United States of America file a reply to the response of defendant, RICHARD MICHAEL SIMKANIN, to the government's memorandum. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on December 24, 2003) (jmb, ) (Entered: 12/24/2003)
12/23/2003 238 RESPONSE by Richard Michael Simkanin to 213 Government's Memorandum (wrb, ) (Entered: 12/24/2003)
12/23/2003 237 ORDER denying 218 Motion to Amend/Correct as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/23/03) (wrb, ) (Entered: 12/24/2003)
12/22/2003 236 WITNESS LIST by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/23/2003)
12/22/2003 235 EXHIBIT LIST by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/23/2003)
12/22/2003 234 WITNESS LIST by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/22/2003)
12/22/2003 233 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/22/2003)
12/22/2003 232 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : so that the parties will be aware of a communication the court has received relative to this action, the court is attaching to this order as an exhibit a copy of a letter dated December 15, 2003, from Frederick K Smart III, and the attachments to such letter, the court received December 19, 2003. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/22/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 12/22/2003)
12/22/2003 231 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on November 25, 2003; Volume 2 Trial Transcript before Judge John McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer. (csw, ) (Entered: 12/22/2003)
12/22/2003 230 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on November 24, 2003; Volume 1 Trial Transcript before Judge John McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer. (csw, ) (Entered: 12/22/2003)
12/19/2003 229 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : so that the parties will be aware of a communication the court has received relative to this action, the court is attaching to this order as an exhibit a copy of an updated letter signed on behalf of "Rose Lear" the court received December 19, 2003. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/19/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 12/22/2003)
12/19/2003 228 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : so that the parties will be aware of a communication the court has received relative to this action, the court is attaching to this order as an exhibit a memorandum regarding a telephone call the court received December 19, 2003. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/19/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 12/22/2003)
12/19/2003 227 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : So that parties will be aware of communication court has received relative to the action, court is attaching to this order as an exhibit a copy of an email transmission received by the court on 12/18/03, which appears to be text of a 12/11/03 letter sent by someone to USCA 5 (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/19/03) (pdm, ) (Entered: 12/19/2003)
12/19/2003 226 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : So that parties will be aware of communication court has received relative to the action, court is attaching to this order as an exhibit a copy of a letter dated 12/16/03 singed "David Nagy," the court received 12/18/03 (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/19/03) (pdm, ) (Entered: 12/19/2003)
12/19/2003 225 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : So that parties will be aware of communication court has received relative to the action, court is attaching to this order as an exhibit a copy of a letter dated 12/15/03 singed "Rose Lear," the court received 12/18/03, and a copy of material that came with the letter (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/19/03) (pdm, ) (Entered: 12/19/2003)
12/19/2003 223 Supplemental REPLY by USA to the Court's Order to Provide a Brief on Defendant's Duty to Withhold and Truthfully Pay Over (dld, ) (Entered: 12/19/2003)
12/18/2003 224 RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 218 MOTION to Modify Terms of Pretrial Release... (pdm, ) (Entered: 12/19/2003)
12/18/2003 222 ORDER: 219 Motion to Continue as to Richard Michael Simkanin isdenied without prejudice to the right of deft to file by 2:00 p.m. on Dec 22, 2003, a further motion for continuance due to the additional charges in the superseding indictment. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/18/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 12/19/2003)
12/17/2003 221 SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) count(s) 1ss-12ss, 13ss-27ss, 28ss-31ss. (pdm, ) (Entered: 12/19/2003)
12/17/2003 220 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : So that parties are aware of communication court received relative to this action, court is attaching to this order as an exhibit a memo regarding a phone call the court received 12/17/03 (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/17/03) (pdm, ) (Entered: 12/18/2003)
12/16/2003 218 MOTION to Modify Terms of Pre-Trial Release Based on Bond Hearing Testimony of Agent Under Fictitious Name by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/17/2003)
12/16/2003 217 REPLY to 168 MOTION to Continue by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/17/2003)
12/15/2003 219 MOTION for Continuance by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/17/2003)
12/15/2003 216 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : so that the parties will be aware of a communication the court has received relative to this action, the court is attaching to this order as an exhibit a memorandum regarding a telephone call the court received December 12, 2003. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/15/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 12/17/2003)
12/15/2003 215 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : Telephone Conference as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 12/15/03; AUSA Jarvis & Deft's Atty mcColl attending; discussion of order requiring brief; 2pm Friday to file Brief; 2pm Tues Dec 23 to file response. (Court Reporter E Brewer.) (dld, ) (Entered: 12/16/2003)
12/15/2003 214 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Memorandum required by the court's Dec 1, 2003 Order due by 2:00 p.m. on 12/19/200; deft granted leave to file by 2:00 p.m. on Dec 23, 2003, his response, if any, to the Memorandum. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/15/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 12/16/2003)
12/12/2003 213 Govt's BRIEF on Defendant's Duty to Withhold and Truthfully Pay over as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (dld, ) (Entered: 12/16/2003)
12/11/2003 212 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : so that the parties will be aware of a communicazation the clerk of this court has received relative to this action, the court is attaching to this order as an exhibit a letter from D.C. Wornock, dated December 8, 2003, which the court received December 10, 2003. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/11/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 12/12/2003)
12/05/2003 211 ORDER denying 194 Motion to Dismiss as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); denying 195 Motion to Dismiss as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/5/2003) (dld, ) (Entered: 12/08/2003)
12/05/2003 210 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 194 MOTION to Dismiss cOUNTS 13-27 (mjw, ) (Entered: 12/08/2003)
12/05/2003 209 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 195 MOTION to Dismiss (mjw, ) (Entered: 12/08/2003)
12/04/2003 208 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : Telephone Conference as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 12/4/03. Ct informed attys of a telephone call one of the jurors in the first trial made to the court expressing concern over contact by "Republic of Texas" people with jurors after the trial. Ct requested attys to submit memos to be filed in the papers of the case on ways to prevent potential improper influence on the jurors in the next trial. Mr Jarvis stated on the record the evidence he agreed not to go into during the next trial. Mr Jarvis will file a superseding indictment, by Dec 17, 2003, with misdemeanor allegations that dft failed to file individual tax returns. If dft files a motion for continuance after receiving the superseding indictment, the USA has 1 day in which to respond. AUSA Jarvis and McColl present. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (mjw, ) (Entered: 12/05/2003)
12/04/2003 207 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Telephone Conference RE-set for 12/4/2003 01:30 PM before John McBryde. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/4/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 12/05/2003)
12/03/2003 206 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Telephone Conference set for 12/4/2003 11:00 AM before John McBryde. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/3/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 12/04/2003)
12/01/2003 205 ORDER...the attys representing the govt and dft in the above case shall not make any argument or statement to, or in the presence of, any member of the jury, that would have a tendency, or be calculated, to inform any member of the jury that is to serve in the trial of the case that the members of the jury are not obligated to follow in their deliberations and in reaching a verdict instructions given by the court to the jury....the parties and the attys involved and every on action on behalf, or at the behest, of any of them, refrain from taking any action that would have a tendency, or be calculated, to cause any member of the jury that is to serve in the trial of the case to be informed that the members of the jury are not obligated to follow in their deliberations and in reaching a verdict instructions given by the court to the jury as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/1/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 12/03/2003)
12/01/2003 204 SCHEDULING ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Jury Trial set for 1/5/2004 09:00 AM before John McBryde...all deadlines fixed by orders previously signed in this case remain in effect except as follows: each party file that party's exhibit and witness lists by 2:00pm on Monday, Dec 22, 2003..should dft wish to enter a plea of guilty on the basis of a plea agreement, the proceeding with reference thereto must be scheduled to be conducted no later than the morning of Dec 19, 2003, and arrangements for the scheduling of the plea must be finalized by 3:00pm, on Dec 18, 2003, otherwise the case will proceed to trial at 9:00am on Jan 5, 2004...by 2:00pm on Dec 15, 2003, the govt file a memorandum (see order for specifics)...if Simkanin wishes to respond to the memorandum the govt is required by the preceding part of this order to file, he file his response by 2:00pm on Dec 19, 2003...by 2:00pm on Dec 5, 2003 the govt file its response to the documents dft filed Nov 25, 2003, bearing the titles "Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Counts 1-12 of the Indictment for Failing to Charge an Offense with Incorporated Memorandum of Law" and "Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Counts 13 through 27 for Lack of Jurisdiction," respectively. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/1/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 12/03/2003)
12/01/2003 203 ORDER...so that the parties will be aware of a communication the court has rec'd relative to the action, the court is attaching to this order as an exhibit an item the court rec'd by facsimile transmission the morning of Nov 26, 2003, bearing the title "Employer Simkanin Prosecution Ends in Mistrial" as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 12/1/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 12/03/2003)
11/25/2003 202 Jury Notes as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 12/02/2003)
11/25/2003 201 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : 2nd day of Jury Trial as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 11/25/2003; AUSA Jarvis, Deft w/ Retd Atty Arch McColl present; trial ends; jury deliberates; Jury questions filed; Crt declared a mistrial, trial to be set at a later date; returned to all parties at the conclusion of trial; (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (dld, ) (Entered: 12/02/2003)
11/26/2003 200 ORDER denying 179 Motion for Leave to File as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); denying 186 Motion for FBI 302's and Jencks Material as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); denying 193 Motion for Acquittal as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 11/26/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
11/25/2003 195 DFT'S MOTION to Dismiss Counts 1-12 of the Indictment for failing to cahrge an offense with Memorandum of Law by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
11/25/2003 194 DFT'S MOTION to Dismiss Counts 13-27 for lack of jurisdiction by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
11/25/2003 193 MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
11/24/2003 199 Jury Roll as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
11/24/2003 198 Jury Charge as to Richard Michael Simkanin. Signed by Judge John McBryde on 11/24/03. (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
11/24/2003 197 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : 1st Day of Jury Trial as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 11/24/03., Voir Dire begun on 11/24/03 as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) on Count 1s-3s,4s,5s-12s,13s-27s. Jury selected. Jury sworn. Jury trial held. Govt and dft evidence presented. Evidence concluded. Final arguments. Court's charge to jury. Custody continued. Adjourned until Nov 25, 2003 at 8:30am. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
11/24/2003 196 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : AUSA Jarvis and McColl present.Docket Call as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 11/24/03. Allen McGown-agent present. Dft present. Witnesses sworn. Dft withdraws Selgas as witness. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/26/2003)
11/24/2003 191 Govt's Proposed Requested Questions for Voir Dire as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (mjw, ) Modified on 11/25/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 11/25/2003)
11/24/2003 190 GOVT'S PROPOSED Supplemental Jury Instructions No 2 by USA as to 135 Proposed Jury Instructions (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/25/2003)
11/24/2003 189 GOVT'S PROPOSED Supplemental Jury Instructions No 1 by USA as to 135 Proposed Jury Instructions (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/25/2003)
11/24/2003 188 DFT'S WITNESS LIST by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/25/2003)
11/24/2003 187 DFT'S EXHIBIT LIST by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/25/2003)
11/24/2003 186 DFT'S MOTION for FBI 302's and Jencks Material to be proved prior to jury selection by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/25/2003)
11/24/2003 185 DFT'S Supplemental OBJECTIONS AND REQUESTED INSTRUCTIONS by Richard Michael Simkanin as to 167 Remark (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/25/2003)
11/24/2003 184 GOVT'S PROPOSED Supplemental Document by USA as to 153 Proposed Jury Instructions No 3 (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/25/2003)
11/21/2003 192 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : AUSA Jarvis and Arch McColl present.Motion Hearing as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 11/21/03 re 161 MOTION to Reopen Rule 11 Inquiry filed by USA, 173 MOTION in Limine filed by USA. Dft present, Ct Ex 1 proposed charge. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/25/2003)
11/21/2003 183 ORDER granting 165 Motion for Leave to File motion to dismiss...the clerk is to file dft's motion to dismiss as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); denying 181 Motion to Dismiss counts 13-27 for failure to state an offense as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 11/21/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
11/21/2003 182 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 181 MOTION to Dismiss counts 13-27 for failure to state an offense Cheek v. US 498, 192, 111 S.Ct. 604 (1991) (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
11/21/2003 181 DFT'S MOTION to Dismiss Counts 13-27 for failure to state offense Cheek v. US 498, 192, 111 S Ct 604 (1991) by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
11/21/2003 180 DFT'S RESPONSE to Motion by Richard Michael Simkanin re 173 MOTION in Limine (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
11/21/2003 179 DFT'S MOTION for Leave to File Motion of Additional Requested Jury Instruction by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
11/21/2003 178 GOVT'S TRIAL MEMORANDUM NO 1 DFT MUST FIRST LAY PROPER PREDICATE AND SHOW THAT DFT ACTUALLY RELIED ON EXPERT ADVICE PRIOR TO BEING ALLOWED TO OFFER SUCH EXPERT TESTIMONY as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
11/21/2003 177 GOVT'S REPLY TO DFT'S OBJECTIONS TO THE GOVTS PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
11/21/2003 176 GOVT'S REPLY by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 166 Proposed Jury Instructions -authorities and dft's submission of requested jury instructions (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
11/21/2003 175 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 165 MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss Counts 13-27 for failure to state offense Cheek v. US 498, 192, 111 Ct 604 (1991) (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/24/2003)
11/21/2003 174 ORDER denying 168 Motion to Continue as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 11/21/2003) (dld, ) (Entered: 11/21/2003)
11/20/2003 173 MOTION in Limine Concerning the Defendant's Offer of Confusing and Irrelevant Evidence On Issue of Defendant's State of Mindby USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 11/21/2003)
11/20/2003 172 RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 168 MOTION to Continue (dld, ) (Entered: 11/21/2003)
11/20/2003   Set/Reset Deadlines for govt to file an expedited response as to Richard Michael Simkanin : on the following items: dft's motion for 2-week continuance of trial, dft's proposed jury instructions-authorities, dft's objections to govt's porposed jury instructions, dft's motion for leave to file motion to dismiss counts 13-27 for failure to state offense Cheek v. US 498, 192, 111 S Ct 604 (1991) and dft's motion to dismiss counts 13-27 for failure to state offense Cheek v. US 498, 192, 111 S Ct 604 (1991) [proposed for filing but not filed] Responses due by 11:00am on 11/21/2003 (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/20/2003)
11/20/2003 171 ORDER...by 11:00am on Nov 21, 2003 the govt file an expedited response to each of the following items: Dft's motion for 2-seek continuance of trial, Dft's proposed jury instructions-authorities, Dft's objections to govt's proposed jury instructions, Dft's motion for leave to file motion to dismiss counts 13-27 for failure to state offense Cheek v. US 498, 192, 111 S Ct 604 (1991) and Dft's motion to dismiss counts 13-27 for failure to state offense Cheek v. US 498, 192, 111 S Ct 604 (1991) [proposed for filing but not filed] as to Richard Michael Simkanin : that there be a hearing for the court to consider any matters that need to be considered in advance of trial...counsel for each party and dft be present at the hearing. Motion Hearing set for 11/21/2003 02:30 PM before John McBryde. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 11/20/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/20/2003)
11/19/2003 170 GOVT'S WITNESS LIST by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/20/2003)
11/19/2003 169 GOVT'S EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/20/2003)
11/19/2003 168 DFT'S MOTION for 2-week Continuance of trial by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/20/2003)
11/19/2003 167 DFT'S OBJECTIONS TO GOVT'S PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/20/2003)
11/19/2003 166 DFT'S Proposed Jury Instructions by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/20/2003)
11/19/2003 165 DFT'S MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss Counts 13-27 for failure to state offense Cheek v. US 498, 192, 111 Ct 604 (1991) by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/20/2003)
11/18/2003 164 ORDER...so that the parties to this action will be aware of a communication the court has rec'd relative to this action, the court is attaching to this order as an exhibit an item the court rec'd in the mail on the date of the signing of this order in an envelope bearing a return address of "Walter Allen, Thompson." as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 11/18/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/19/2003)
11/18/2003 163 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on Sept 26, 2003 1:33pm before Judge McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer. Telephone conference. (mjw, ) (Entered: 11/19/2003)
10/28/2003   Set/Reset Hearings as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Jury Trial set for 11/24/2003 09:00 AM before John McBryde. (mjw, ) (Entered: 10/30/2003)
10/28/2003 162 ORDER...the plea of guilty Simkanin entered Sept 30, 2003, to Count 4 of the superseding indictment is Set Aside and of no force or effect...the adjudication of guilt of Simkanin of the offense charged by Count 4 of the superseding indictment, as stated on the record of the Sept 30, 2003, rearraignment hearing is Set Aside and of not force or effect...the plea agreement between Simkanin and USA, which shows to have been agreed to and signed Swpt 29, 2003, and which was filed with the papers in this case on Sept 30, 2003 is Rejected...this case is set for jury trial at 9:00am on Nov 24, 2003, at which time and date Simkanin, counsel, and all witnesses will be present in the Fourth Floor Courtroom, US Courthouse, Ft Worth, Tx...all previously fixed by orders of the fourt remain in effect, except as follows: that the paragraph 10 of the scheduling order the court signed August 12, 2003 is amended to read as follows: 10. The court has determined that the interest of justice and orderly proceedings would best be served if a deadline were to be fixed for presentation to the court of a plea agreement by dft in the above captioned action. Therefore, should dft wish to enter a plea of guilty on the basis of a plea agreement, the proceeding with reference thereto must be scheduled to be conducted no later than the morning of Nov 17, 2003, and arrangements for the scheduling of the plea be finalized by 3:00pm on Nov 12, 2003; otherwise the case will proceed to trial at 9:00am on Nov 24, 2003... as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 10/28/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 10/30/2003)
10/24/2003 161 GOVT'S MOTION to Reopen Rule 11 Inquiry by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 10/27/2003)
10/10/2003 160 ORDER...on Oct 9, 2003, the court rec'd a letter from Peter Hellerman...it is attached to this order so that the parties will be apprised of this communication with the court as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 10/10/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 10/10/2003)
09/30/2003 159 Factual Resume as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 10/01/2003)
09/30/2003 158 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 10/01/2003)
09/30/2003 157 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : AUSA Jarvis and Arch McColl (R) present. Rearraignment Hearing as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 9/30/03., Plea entered by Richard Michael Simkanin (1) Guilty Count 4s., Set/Reset Hearings as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Sentencing set for 1/2/2004 09:00 AM before John McBryde. Dft sworn. NSG. Defense waived reading of indictment. Court defers acceptance of Plea agreement. Plea agreement filed. Factual resume filed. Dft adjudged guilty as to Count 4. PSI due 11/10/03. Presentence referral form to McColl. Custody continued. Ct exhibit 1 admitted.(Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (mjw, ) (Entered: 10/01/2003)
09/30/2003 156 Sentencing Scheduling Order as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Presentence Investigation Report due by 11/10/2003. Objections to Presentence Investigation Report due by 11/24/2003. Presentence Investigation Addendum due by 12/8/2003. Objections to Presentence Investigation Addendum due by 12/15/2003. Sentencing set for 1/2/2004 09:00 AM before John McBryde. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/30/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 10/01/2003)
09/29/2003 155 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Rearraignment set for 9/30/2003 10:00 AM before John McBryde. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/29/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 09/30/2003)
09/29/2003 153 GOVT'S Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/30/2003)
09/26/2003 154 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : consistent w/ court's instructions during telephone conference held 9/26/03: USA file proposed charge by 2:00 p.m. 9/29/03; deft file objections to proposed charge and its proposed charge by 2:00 p.m. 9/30/03; USA file response to objections by 2:00 p.m. 10/1/03; parties file a brief by 2:00 p.m. on 9/30/03, and parties file response to those briefs by 2:00 p.m. 10/1/03. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/26/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 09/30/2003)
09/26/2003 152 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : Telephone Conference as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 9/26/03. Ct ordered dft to file his objections and his proposed charge by 2:00pm on Sept 30, 2003. Ct ordered the parties to file briefs consistent with the court's instructions by 2:00pm on Sept 30, 2003, and a response by 2:00pm on Oct 1, 2003. Attys present were AUSA Roper/Jarvis and Arch McColl. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/30/2003)
09/26/2003 151 Memorandum Of Points and Authorities in Support re 150 Motion to Quash Indictment and Motion to Dismiss for Want of Personal and Subject Matter Jurisdiction by Richard Michael Simkanin (dld, ) (Entered: 09/29/2003)
09/26/2003 150 MOTION No 14 to Quash Indictment and Motion to Dismiss for Want of Personal and Subject Matter Jurisdiction by Richard Michael Simkanin with BRIEF. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/29/2003)
09/26/2003 149 MOTION No 13 to Dismiss the Indictment for Failure to State an Offense; for Vagueness; for Lack of Notice; and for Failure to Publish the Employee's Form 1040 in the Federal Register by Richard Michael Simkanin with BRIEF. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/29/2003)
09/26/2003 148 MOTION No 12 to Strike Surplusage to Avoid Undue Consumption of Time Explaining Things Not in the Core Counts of 1 Through 12 of the Indictment by Richard Michael Simkanin with BRIEF. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/29/2003)
09/26/2003 147 MOTION No 11 in Limine Regarding Improper Political and Pecuniary Statements by Richard Michael Simkanin with BRIEF. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/29/2003)
09/26/2003 146 MOTION No 10 to Exclude Employees of the Government from the Jury Panel for Cause, Motion for Voir Dire by Richard Michael Simkanin with BRIEF. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/29/2003)
09/26/2003 145 MOTION No 9 to Dismiss Indictment Due to Selective Prosecution, or in the Alternative, for Evidentiary Hearing and Discovery, or in the Alternative, for In Camera Review by Richard Michael Simkanin with BRIEF. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/29/2003)
09/26/2003 144 Motion No. 5 for 2-Page Jury Questionnaire with 12 Questions by the Court to Save Time in a Controversial Case and Memorandum of Authorities by Richard Michael Simkanin with BRIEF. (dld, ) (Entered: 09/29/2003)
09/26/2003 142 ORDER granting 117 Motion for Leave to File motion number 1 as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); granting 118 Motion for Leave to File motion number 5 as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); granting 121 Motion for Leave to File motion number 12 as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); granting 122 Motion for Leave to File motion number 13 as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); granting 123 Motion for Leave to File motion number 14 as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); granting 126 Motion for Leave to File motion number 9 as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); and the all motions granted to file are denied; (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/26/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 09/29/2003)
09/26/2003 141 AMENDED AGREED CHARGE TO THE COURT by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/29/2003)
09/26/2003 140 Agreed ORDER - Rule 16 Discovery Part I as to Richard Michael Simkanin : re: Govt to produce (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/26/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 09/26/2003)
09/26/2003 139 Agreed ORDER - Rule 16 Discovery Part I as to Richard Michael Simkanin : re: Govt to produce (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/26/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 09/26/2003)
09/26/2003 138 Agreed ORDER - Limine 404(b) Evidence as to Richard Michael Simkanin : re: govt to direct govt witnesses not to mention, alludeto, or refer to, any extrinsic acts, prior convictions, alleged violations of law or other crimes, wrongs or acts committed by deft (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/26/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 09/26/2003)
09/26/2003 137 Agreed ORDER - Electronic Surveillance as to Richard Michael Simkanin : re: order for govt to affirm or deny existence of electronic or mechanical surveillance, tape, video, etc (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/26/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 09/26/2003)
09/26/2003 136 Agreed ORDER - Fed Rule EV 404(b) as to Richard Michael Simkanin : parties acknowledge that Govt will produce in writing notice of any evidence it intends to introduce of other crimes, wrongs or acts of misconduct pursuant to the amendment to Rule 404(b) w/ sufficient notice to defend against this 404(b) accusation; (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/26/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 09/26/2003)
09/25/2003 135 GOVT'S Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/26/2003)
09/24/2003 134 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 123 MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 14 and memorandum to quash indictment and motion to dismiss for want of personal and subject matter jurisdiction (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/25/2003)
09/24/2003 133 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 122 MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 13 and Brief and contained therein to dismiss the indictment for failure to state an offense; for vagueness; for lack of notice; and for failure to publish the employee's Form 1040 in the federal register (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/25/2003)
09/24/2003 132 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 121 MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 12 and brief and contained therein to strike surplusage to avoid undue consumption of time explaining things not in the core counts of 1 through 12 of the indictment (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/25/2003)
09/24/2003 131 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 120 MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 11 and Brief and contained therein in limine regarding improper political and pecuniary statements (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/25/2003)
09/24/2003 130 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 119 MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 10 and Brief and contained therein to exclude employees of the govt from the jury panel for cause, motion for voir dire (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/25/2003)
09/24/2003 129 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 126 MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 9 and Brief and contained therein to dismiss indictment due to selective prosecution, or in the laternative, for evidentiary hearing and discovery or in the alternative for in camera review (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/25/2003)
09/24/2003 128 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 118 MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 5 and Brief contained therein for 2-page jury questionnaire with 12 questions by the court to same time in a controversial case (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/25/2003)
09/24/2003 127 GOVT'S RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 117 MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 1 and Brief in Support and Contained therein-for 12 Questions by the Court (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/25/2003)
09/18/2003 126 Dft's MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 9 and Brief and contained therein to dismiss indictment due to selective prosecution, or in the laternative, for evidentiary hearing and discovery or in the alternative for in camera review by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/22/2003)
09/18/2003 125 RULE 16 REQUESTS FOR DISCLOSURE AND INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS--PART II as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/18/2003 124 VERIFICATION OF SERVICE OF RULE 16 REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION AND RESULTS as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/18/2003 123 DFT'S MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 14 and memorandum to quash indictment and motion to dismiss for want of personal and subject matter jurisdiction by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/18/2003 122 DFT'S MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 13 and Brief and contained therein to dismiss the indictment for failure to state an offense; for vagueness; for lack of notice; and for failure to publish the employee's Form 1040 in the federal register by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/18/2003 121 DFT'S MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 12 and brief and contained therein to strike surplusage to avoid undue consumption of time explaining things not in the core counts of 1 through 12 of the indictment by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/18/2003 120 DFT'S MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 11 and Brief and contained therein in limine regarding improper political and pecuniary statements by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/18/2003 119 DFT'S MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 10 and Brief and contained therein to exclude employees of the govt from the jury panel for cause, motion for voir dire by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/18/2003 118 DFT'S MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 5 and Brief contained therein for 2-page jury questionnaire with 12 questions by the court to same time in a controversial case by Richard Michael Simkanin with Memorandum in Support. (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/18/2003 117 DFT'S MOTION for Leave to File Motion No 1 and Brief in Support and Contained therein-for 12 Questions by the Court to Prospective Jurors on Voir Dire Examination in the event the Court denies motion No 5 for questionnaire to jury by Richard Michael Simkanin with Brief in Support. (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/19/2003)
09/08/2003 116 ORDER striking 114 Motion to Dismiss as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 114 Motion to Quash and to dismiss and Memorandum in support thereof as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/8/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/10/2003)
09/08/2003 115 STRICKEN PER ORDER 9/8/03...Memorandum in Support re 114 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Quash by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 9/10/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 09/10/2003)
09/08/2003 114 STRICKEN PER ORDER 9/8/03...Dft's MOTION No 17 to Quash Indictment and to Dismiss for want of personal and subject matter jurisdiction by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 9/10/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 09/10/2003)
09/08/2003 113 ORDER striking 106 Motion to Compel as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/8/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/10/2003)
09/08/2003 112 ORDER granting 101 Motion for Leave to File motion to dismiss as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) USA's response due by 4:30pm on 9/9/2003. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/8/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/10/2003)
09/08/2003 111 Govt's RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 101 MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter and Personal Jurisdiction (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/09/2003)
09/05/2003 110 ORDER denying 102 Motion to change conditions of release of bond as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/5/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/09/2003)
09/05/2003 109 ORDER denying 99 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/5/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/09/2003)
09/05/2003 108 ORDER...USA file a response to motion for leave to file motion to dismiss as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Responses due by 2:00pm on 9/10/2003 (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/5/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/09/2003)
09/05/2003 106 STRICKEN PER ORDER 9/8/03...DFT'S MOTION NO 19 to Compel Discovery and to hold this Motion to compel in Abeyance pending the refiling of dft's pretrial motions by Richard Michael Simkanin with Brief. (mjw, ) Modified on 9/10/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 09/08/2003)
09/04/2003 107 ORDER denying as moot 100 Motion for Leave to File as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/4/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/09/2003)
09/04/2003 105 ORDER...USA file an expedited response to motion to modify conditions of release as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Responses due by 4:30pm on 9/5/2003 (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 9/4/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/05/2003)
09/04/2003 104 Govt's NOTICE of Intent to Use Video & Audio Recordings as to Richard Michael Simkanin by USA (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/05/2003)
09/04/2003 103 Govt's Opposition by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 99 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/05/2003)
09/04/2003 102 Dft's Supplement MOTION No 15 to Change Conditions of Bond by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/05/2003)
09/04/2003 101 Dft's MOTION No 16 for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter and Personal Jurisdiction by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/05/2003)
09/03/2003 100 Dft's Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Pretrial motions one day late by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/04/2003)
09/03/2003 99 Dft's MOTION No 14 to Modify Conditions of Release by allowing Ave J Halfway House with electronic monitor by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/04/2003)
09/03/2003 98 Dft's NOTICE OF USE OF VIDEO TAPE as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 09/03/2003)
08/27/2003 97 ORDER...the court is amending the dates contained in paragraphs 12 through 15 of the scheduling order signed on August 12, 2003, so that those paragraphs, as amended, read as follows: 12. Counsel for United States of America deliver to counsel for defendant by September 22, 2003, a copy of her proposed court's charge to the jury. 13. Counsel for defendant deliver to counsel for United States of America by September 24, 2003, (i) a statement, prepared with specificity, of any objection his client has to any part of the proposed charge counsel for United States of America has delivered pursuant to paragraph (a) above, and (ii) the text of all additional instructions his client wishes to have included in the court's charge to the jury. Each such objection and each such additional instruction shall be accompanied by citations of authorities supporting defendant's objection or request. 14. At 9:00am on September 25, 2003, the lead attorneys for the parties to this action shall meet face-to-face in the office of the United States Attorney in Fort Worth, Texas, for the purposes of (i) discussing, and trying to resolve, differences between the parties as to language to be included in the court's charge to the jury and (ii) identifying areas of disagreement that cannot be resolved. Such meeting shall be held for a sufficient length of time for there to be a meaningful discussion of all areas of disagreement and a meaningful attempt to accomplish agreement. Each attorney shall cooperate fully in all matters related to such a meeting. 15. By 2:00pm on September 25, 2003, counsel for United States of America shall furnish to the court, in a single document, a proposed court's charge to the jury, which shall contain, in logical sequence, all language to be included in the charge about which the parties do not have disagreement and all language either party wishes to have included in the charge about which there is disagreement. All language of the proposed charge about which there is disagreement shall be (i) in bold face, (ii) preceded by an indication of the identity of the party requesting the language, and (iii) followed by a listing of citations of authorities in favor of and in opposition to the proposed language. United States of America shall also furnish to the court a computer disk containing the proposed charge and the indictment. In all other respects, the scheduling order the court signed on August 12, 2003, remains in full force and effect as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 8/27/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 08/29/2003)
08/13/2003 96 SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) count(s) 1s-12s, 13s-27s. (geb, ) (Entered: 08/15/2003)
08/13/2003 94 ORDER granting 93 Motion for new order on accuracy of transcripts as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); see order for specifics (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 8/12/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 08/13/2003)
08/12/2003   Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Jury Trial set for 10/6/2003 09:00 AM before John McBryde. Motions due by 9/2/2003; see order for specifics; (dld, ) (Entered: 08/13/2003)
08/12/2003 95 ORDER granting 92 Motion for new scheduling order as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 8/12/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 08/13/2003)
08/12/2003 93 Agreed MOTION for New Order on Accuracy of Transcripts by USA, Richard Michael Simkanin as to Richard Michael Simkanin (pdm, ) (Entered: 08/12/2003)
08/12/2003 92 Agreed MOTION for New Scheduling Order by USA, Richard Michael Simkanin as to Richard Michael Simkanin (pdm, ) (Entered: 08/12/2003)
08/08/2003 91 ORDER granting 90 Motion to Continue Trial as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) Jury Trial set for 10/6/2003 09:00 AM before John McBryde; see order for specifics; (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 8/8/03) (dld, ) (Entered: 08/11/2003)
08/07/2003 90 Unopposed MOTION # 5 to Continue Trial Date by Richard Michael Simkanin (pdm, ) (Entered: 08/08/2003)
07/31/2003 89 ORDER...Counsel for USA deliver to counsel for dft by August 18, 2003, a copy of her proposed court's charge to jury. Counsel for dft deliver to counsel for USA by August 20, 2003 a statement of any objection his client has to any part of the proposed charge. At 9:00am on August 21, 2003, lead attys meet face-to-face in the office of the US Atty. By 2:00pm on August 21, 2003, counsel for USA shall furnish to the court a proposed court's charge to the jury. as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/31/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 08/01/2003)
07/31/2003 88 ORDER...by 2:00pm on Aug 14, 2003, dft reimburse the govt in the total amount of $4,645.04 by making payment of this amount to the Clerk of this court in her Ft Worth office as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/31/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 08/01/2003)
07/30/2003 87 ORDER...that items 1-30, set forth in this order, are stricken and the Clerk un-file said items...thatn"Dft's Motion No 28 for Two Day Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions is denied... striking 69 Motion as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 70 Motion as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 71 Motion to Dismiss as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 71 Motion for Hearing as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 72 Motion to Dismiss as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 72 Motion as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 73 Motion for Disclosure as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 74 Motion for Disclosure as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 75 Motion for Disclosure as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 76 Motion for Disclosure as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 77 Motion as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 79 Motion as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); striking 82 Motion for Leave to File as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1); denying 83 Motion for Extension of Time as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1)...see order for specifics. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/30/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 08/01/2003)
07/30/2003 86 CJA 24 as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Authorization to Pay Ruben Gonzalez Jr $ 277.05 for Transcript, Voucher # 030730000002. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/29/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/31/2003)
07/30/2003 85 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : AUSA Jarvis and Arch McCall present.Telephone Conference as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 7/30/03. Ct ordered the motions that dft filed on 7/28/03 stricken and un-filed. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/31/2003)
07/30/2003 84 CJA 20 as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Authorization to Pay Ruben Gonzalez Jr. Amount: $ 4,367.99, Voucher # 030731000010. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/30/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/31/2003)
07/30/2003 83 DFT'S MOTION NO 28 for Two Day Extension of Time to File Pre-Trial Motions by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/31/2003)
07/30/2003 82 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03... MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss Indictment for failure to state all the elements of the offense and for lack of underlying law giving rise to the duty for one citizen to collect the taxes of another citizen by Richard Michael Simkanin with Brief in Support. (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/31/2003)
07/29/2003 81 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on July 9, 2003 Telephone Conference before Judge John McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer (19 pgs). (csw, ) (Entered: 07/30/2003)
07/28/2003 80 ORDER denying 64 Motion for Extension of Time as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/28/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/30/2003)
07/28/2003 79 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03...DFT'S NO 25 MOTION to Allow Preliminary Opening Statements to the Entire Jury Panel Before Jury Selection Begins by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 78 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03...DFT'S NO 24 MOTION in Limine Regarding Improper Political and Pecuniary Statements by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 77 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03...DFT'S NO 23 MOTION to Exclude Employees of the Govt from the Jury Panel for Cause and for Voir Dire by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 76 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03..DFT'S NO 22 MOTION for Disclosure of Affidavits Requesting Wire Tap Authorization and Other Surveillance by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 75 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03...DFT'S NO 21 MOTION for Disclosure of Exculpatory Computer Evidence by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 74 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03...DFT'S NO 20 MOTION for Disclosure of Informants by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 73 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03...DFT'S NO 19 MOTION for Disclosure of Exculpatory Evidence Tax Case by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 72 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03...DFT'S NO 18 MOTION to Dismiss Indictment, or in the alternative, MOTION to Stay Proceedings for Failure to Comply with 28 USC 1861 ET SEQ by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 71 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03...Dft's No 17 MOTION to Dismiss Due to Selective Prosecution, or in the alternative, MOTION for Evidentiary Hearing and Discovery, or in the alternative, MOTION For In Camera Review by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 70 UNFILED PER ORDER...Dft's No 16A MOTION for Bill of Particulars by Richard Michael Simkanin with Brief in Support. (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 69 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03...No 16 MOTION For Bill of Particulars by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 68 UNFILED PER ORDER 7/30/03...DFT'S LIST OF PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (mjw, ) Modified on 7/31/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/29/2003)
07/28/2003 67 Memorandum in Support re 64 MOTION for Extension of Time (dld, ) (Entered: 07/28/2003)
07/25/2003 66 RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 64 MOTION for Extension of Time (dld, ) (Entered: 07/28/2003)
07/23/2003 65 ORDER...on July 23, 2003, the undersigned rec'd yet another letter related to the above captioned action. A copy of the letter is attached to this order as an exhibit so that it will be part of the record, and so that the attys will be apprised of this communication with the court as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/23/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/25/2003)
07/23/2003 64 DFT'S AGREED MOTION for Extension of Time for filing pretrial motions and filing notice of intent to use audio recordings, video tape or transcripts to July 31, 2003 by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/24/2003)
07/22/2003 63 ORDER...by 4:30pm on Aug 11, 2003, each party who has given timely notice of intent to use any audio or video recording in this trial shall file with the clerk, and deliver to the other party a list of each recording such party might use...and a transcript in the English language of each part the party might use of each recording...by 4:30pm on Aug 15, 2003, each party shall file with the clerk, and deliver to the other party, an instrument advising of any disagreement the filing party has with the accuracy of any transcript that has been delivered...see order for specifics.... as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/22/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/24/2003)
07/22/2003 62 ORDER...so that dft and his counsel will be aware, a member of the court's staff rec'd an ex parte telephone call from counsel for the govt on July 21, 2003...counsel for both parties are reminded that communications of that kind with members of the court's staff are communications with with court, and are not appropriate as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/22/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/24/2003)
07/22/2003 61 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on July 10, 2003 2:03pm before Judge McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer. Detention Hearing (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/23/2003)
07/21/2003 60 GOVT'S NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE VIDEO & AUDIO RECORDINGS as to Richard Michael Simkanin by USA (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/22/2003)
07/21/2003 59 ORDER...on July 21, 2003, the undersigned rec'd yet another letter related to the above captioned action. A copy of the letter is attached to this order as an exhibit so that it will be apprised of this communication with the court as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/21/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/22/2003)
07/21/2003 58 ORDER...in July 21, 2003, the undersigned rec'd a letter related to the above captioned action...a copy of the letter is attached to this order as an exhibit so that it will be part of the record, and so that the attys will be apprised of this communication with the court as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/21/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/22/2003)
07/17/2003 57 ORDER granting 54 Motion for New Deadline to File Notice of Intent to Use Video of Audio Recording or Transcript...extended as to the govt to file such notice no later than Monday, July 21, 2003 as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/17/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/18/2003)
07/17/2003 56 ORDER granting 55 Motion for Extension of Time...the deadline for dft to file pre-trial motions is extended to July 28, 2003 as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/17/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/18/2003)
07/17/2003 55 DFT'S AGREED MOTION NO 2 for Extension of Time To File Pre-Trial Motions by Richard Michael Simkanin with Brief. (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/18/2003)
07/17/2003 54 Govt's MOTION for new deadline to file notice of intent to use video or audio recording or transcript by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/18/2003)
07/16/2003 53 ORDER...on july 15, 2003, a member of the court's staff rec'd a telephone call in regard to the above captioned action. The court is attaching a copy of a memorandum detailing that telephone call to this orde ran exhibit so that the parties will be apprised of this communication with the court as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/16/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/17/2003)
07/15/2003 52 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on June 27, 2003 9:28am before Judge McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer. Arraignment. (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/16/2003)
07/14/2003 51 ORDER...that Simkanin is committed to the custody of Atty Gen, or his designated representative, for confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending appeal; Simkanin be afforded a reasonable opportunity for private consultation with defense counsel; and, on order of a court of the US or on request of an attorney for the Govt, the person in charge of the corrections facility in which Simkanin is confined deliver Simkanin to a US marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with a court proceeding as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/14/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/15/2003)
07/14/2003 50 ORDER...the session scheduled to be held in the above-captioned case at 10:00am on July 15, 2003 is cancelled as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/14/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/15/2003)
07/14/2003 49 GOVT'S BRIEF RELATING TO SUFFICIENCY OF INDICTMENT as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/15/2003)
07/14/2003 48 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF RELEASE OF DFT TO HOUSE ARREST WITH ELECTRONIC MONITORING as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/15/2003)
07/14/2003 47 GOVT'S SUPPLEMENTAL ARGUMENT RELATING TO GOVT'S REQUEST FOR DISTRICT COURT REVIEW OF MAGISTRATE COURT'S ORDER RELEASING DFT as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/15/2003)
07/11/2003 45 ORDER finding as moot 29 Motion to Substitute Attorney Ramon Douglas Coffin for Ruben Gonzales as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/11/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/15/2003)
07/11/2003 44 ORDER...the motion of dft to substitute counsel is granted...that Arch McColl III is designated as Simkanin's retained counsel of record...that Simkanin's court-appointed counsel, Ruben Gonzalez is relieved of any further responsibilities as Simkanin's counsel...Simkanin will reimburse the govt for the services provided by Gonzalez...by 10:00am on July 10, 2003, USA and Simkanin, through counsel, file briefs addressing the legal issues to be briefed...the July 10, 2003, hearing is in recess until 10:00am on July 15, 2003... as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/11/03) (mjw, ) Modified on 7/14/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 07/14/2003)
07/11/2003 38 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on July 10, 2003 2:02pm before Judge McBryde. Court Reporter: Eileen Brewer. Closing Remarks. (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/14/2003)
07/10/2003 46 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : AUSA Jarvis and Gonzalez/McColl/Coffin present. Dft present.Hearing as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 7/10/03. Ct granted verbal motion of dft to substitute counsel. McColl is dft's retain counsel of record. Gonzalez discharged. Dft will reimburse govt for Gonzalez services. Parties annouced ready. Witnesses sworn in. Dft's exhibit 5 admitted. USA's exhibits 1-6 admitted. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/15/2003)
07/10/2003 43 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Arch C McColl III appearing for Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/14/2003)
07/10/2003 41 MOTION to Correct Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Witness and Exhibit List by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/14/2003)
07/10/2003 40 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Exhibit and Witness List by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/14/2003)
07/10/2003 39 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Arch C McColl III appearing for Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/14/2003)
07/10/2003 32 ORDER Unfiling Pleading as to as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 30 MOTION for Bill of Particulars due to the following deficiency: does not contain a certificate of conference and is not signed by attorney for defendant. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 07/07/03) (kjd, ) (Entered: 07/10/2003)
07/09/2003 42 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : AUSA Roper and Gonzalez/Coffin present. Dft present on line.Telephone Conference as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 7/9/03. Ct discussed issues relating to the case, and the hearing to be held on 7/10/03. Ct orderd parties to file witness and exhibit lists by 3:00pm on 7/9/03. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/14/2003)
07/09/2003 37 ORDER...by 3:00pm on July 9, 2003...USA and dft, file a witness list and an exhibit list...see order for specifics... as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/9/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/11/2003)
07/09/2003 36 GOVT'S WITNESS LIST by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/11/2003)
07/09/2003 35 GOVT'S EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/11/2003)
07/09/2003 34 Dft's WITNESS & EXHIBIT LIST by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/11/2003)
07/08/2003 33 MOTION for Short Conference with Presiding Judge by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/10/2003)
07/03/2003 31 Govt's RESPONSE to Motion by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin re 29 MOTION to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney R Douglas Coffin for Richard Michael Simkanin. Motion Filed (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/08/2003)
07/03/2003 30 [UNFILED per order of 7/07/03] MOTION for Bill of Particulars by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 7/10/2003 (kjd, ). Modified on 7/10/2003 (kjd, ). (Entered: 07/08/2003)
07/02/2003 29 Dft's Unopposed MOTION to Substitute Attorney R Douglas Coffin in place of Ruben Gonzalez. Added attorney R Douglas Coffin for Richard Michael Simkanin. Motion Filed by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/03/2003)
07/02/2003 27 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 6/25/2003 Dentention Hearing before Magistrate Judge Irma C Ramirez. Court Reporter: Betty Tate. (83 pgs) (csw, ) (Entered: 07/02/2003)
07/01/2003 28 ORDER...at 2:00pm on Thursday, July 10, 2003, Simkanin, his atty and the assistant US atty responsible for the prosecution of this case appear before the court for a hearing on issues related to the possibility of pretrial release of Simkanin, including consideration of the govt's appeal of the Magistrate Judge's order releasing dft as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 7/1/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 07/02/2003)
06/27/2003 26 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John McBryde : Arraignment as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) Count 1-12,13-27 held on 06/27/03., Plea entered by Richard Michael Simkanin : Not Guilty on counts 1-27. AUSA Jarvis and appt atty Ruben Gonzalez Jr; trial set for 8/25/03 9am; pretrial motions due 7/14/03; disc motion/govt resp due 7/17/03; deft testified; conditions of rlse rescinded; deft remanded. (Court Reporter Eileen Brewer.) (wrb, ) (Entered: 06/30/2003)
06/27/2003 25 SCHEDULING ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Jury Trial set for 8/25/2003 09:00 AM before John McBryde. Pretrial Materials due by 7/14/2003. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 6/27/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 06/30/2003)
06/26/2003 24 ORDER...the govt provide to the court as promptly a spossible a copy of such transcript and copies of exhibits of the detention hearing as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 6/26/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 06/27/2003)
06/26/2003 23 GOVT'S APPEAL OF THE MAGISTRATE COURT'S ORDER RELEASING DFT as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (mjw, ) (Entered: 06/27/2003)
06/26/2003 22 Receipt for Surrender of Passport as to Richard Michael Simkanin Passport Number 132054172 issued by USA (geb, ) (Entered: 06/27/2003)
06/25/2003 21 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) Personal Recognizance (Signed by Judge Irma C Ramirez on 6/25/03) (geb, ) (Entered: 06/26/2003)
06/25/2003 20 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) Personal Recognizance (Signed by Judge Irma C Ramirez on 6/25/03) (geb, ) (Entered: 06/26/2003)
06/25/2003 19 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Irma C Ramirez : Appearance Through Counsel entered by Ruben Gonzalez on behalf of Richard Michael Simkanin, Detention Hearing as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 6/25/03...Deft, AUSA Jarvis, Ret. Atty Gonzalez & Ret. Atty Wooster present for detention hearing...Govt Exhibits 1-6 admitted & returned...Dft Exhibit 1 admitted & returned...Passport forwarded to Fort Worth...PR bond set...Deft advised of conditions of release. (Tape #54ICR.) (geb, ) (Entered: 06/26/2003)
06/25/2003 18 ORDER...the pleadings filed by dft titled 1) Motion for a Bill of Particulars, 2) Notice of Intent to Rely on Assistance of Counsel, 3) Memorandum in Support of Notice & Demand to the Right of Assistance of Counsel, 4) Notice of Fiduciary Duty, 5) Notice of Misprison of Felony and 6) Notice of Revocation of Unauthorized Plea is stricken from the record of this action as to Richard Michael Simkanin : (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 6/25/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 06/26/2003)
06/24/2003 17 STRICKEN PER ORDER 6/25/03.... MOTION for a Bill of Particulars by Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 6/26/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/24/2003 16 STRICKEN PER ORDER 6/25/03....NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF UNAUTHORIZED PLEA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 6/26/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/24/2003 15 STRICKEN PER ORDER 6/25/03...NOTICE OF FIDUCIARY DUTY as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 6/26/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/24/2003 14 STRICKEN PER ORDER 6/25/03....NOTICE OF MISPRISON OF FELONY as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 6/26/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/24/2003 13 STRICKEN PER ORDER 6/25/03....Memorandum in Support re 12 Notice & Demand to the Right of Assistance of Counsel (mjw, ) Modified on 6/26/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/24/2003 12 STRICKEN PER ORDER 6/25/03....NOTICE of Intent to Reply on Assistance of Counsel as to Richard Michael Simkanin (mjw, ) Modified on 6/26/2003 (mjw, ). (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/24/2003 11 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 6/20/03 as to Richard Michael Simkanin. (mjw, ) (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/23/2003 3 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Arraignment set for 6/27/2003 09:00 AM before John McBryde. (Signed by Judge John McBryde on 6/23/03) (mjw, ) (Entered: 06/24/2003)
06/20/2003 10 MOTION for Pretrial Detention by USA as to Richard Michael Simkanin (geb, ) (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/20/2003 9 ORDER OF Temporary DETENTION as to Richard Michael Simkanin Detention Hearing set for 6/25/2003 11:00 AM before Irma C Ramirez. (Signed by Judge Charles Bleil on 6/20/03) (geb, ) (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/20/2003 8 ORDER as to Richard Michael Simkanin : for Defendant to Make partial payment towards appointment of counsel fees in the amount of $800, with $200 monthly payments beginning 7/10/03... (Signed by Judge Charles Bleil on 6/20/03) (geb, ) (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/20/2003 7 CJA 20 as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Appointment of Attorney Ruben Gonzalez for Richard Michael Simkanin. Attorney notified and Appointment Packet mailed. (Signed by Judge Charles Bleil on 6/20/03) (geb, ) (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/20/2003 6 CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Richard Michael Simkanin (geb, ) (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/20/2003 5 ORDER Fixing Dates as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Arraignment set for 6/27/2003 09:00 AM before John McBryde. Detention Hearing set for 6/25/2003 11:00 AM before Irma C Ramirez. (Signed by Judge Charles Bleil on 6/20/03) (geb, ) (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/20/2003 4 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Charles Bleil : Initial Appearance as to Richard Michael Simkanin held on 6/20/03...Deft, AUSA Jarvis present for initial appearance...Deft arrested 6/20/03...Deft requests appointed counsel...Financial Affidavit executed...Private counsel Ruben Gonzalez Jr appointed...Deft ordered to make partial payment towards atty fees of $800 in $200 monthly payments beginning 7/10/03...Arraignment set 6/27/03@9:00 a.m...Detention hearing set 6/25/03 @11:00 a.m. before Judge Ramirez in Dallas...Order of Temporary Detention entered...Deft remanded to custody. (Tape #4922.) (geb, ) (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/20/2003   Arrest of Richard Michael Simkanin (geb, ) (Entered: 06/25/2003)
06/19/2003   as to Richard Michael Simkanin : Copies of Indictment to all agencies & Judge McBryde. (geb, ) (Entered: 06/20/2003)
06/19/2003 2 Arrest Warrant Issued as to Richard Michael Simkanin. (geb, ) (Entered: 06/19/2003)
06/19/2003 1 INDICTMENT as to Richard Michael Simkanin (1) count(s) 1-12, 13-27. (geb, ) (Entered: 06/19/2003)





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