USA v. Flores Lopez

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
EL PASO DIVISION
USA
vs.
(1) ANDREA PAOLA FLORES LOPEZ
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NO: EP:25-CR-01961(1)-DB
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE
UPON DEFENDANT’S PLEA OF GUILTY
On this 15th day of December, 2025, the Defendant and counsel appeared before the
Court. After being admonished as required by Rule 11, Fed.R.Crim.P., the Defendant pled
guilty to Count Two of the Indictment charging her with Possession of a Controlled Substance
with Intent to Distribute, in violation of Title 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), pursuant to a Plea
Agreement.
Accordingly, the Court makes the following findings:
1. The Defendant has consented to the entry of a guilty plea before a Magistrate
Judge, subject to final approval and sentencing by the presiding United States
District Judge.
2. The Defendant fully understands the oath and the consequences of failing to tell
the truth at the plea hearing.
3. The Defendant fully understands the right to plead “not guilty” and to be tried by a
jury.
4. The Defendant fully understands the right to be represented by counsel at trial and
at every other stage of the proceeding.
5. The Defendant fully understands the right to a trial and that if the Defendant were to
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elect to go to trial, the Defendant would have the right to confront and cross-examine
adverse witnesses, to be protected from compelled self-incrimination, to testify and
present evidence, and to compel the attendance of witnesses.
6. The Defendant fully understands that if the guilty plea is accepted, there will not be a
trial in this case.
7. The Defendant fully understands the nature of the charge and the maximum possible
penalties, including any imprisonment, applicable mandatory minimum penalties,
fine, term of supervised release, as well as any forfeiture or restitution. The
defendant also understands the court’s obligation to impose a special assessment.
8. The Defendant fully understands that in determining sentence, the sentencing court
will consider the applicable Sentencing Guidelines, including any departures that
might be applicable, as well as the sentencing factors under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a).
The Defendant also fully understands that although the sentencing court will consider
the applicable sentencing guidelines, they are advisory in nature.
9. The Defendant fully understands the terms of the Plea Agreement. The Defendant
also fully understands that in the Plea Agreement, the Defendant has waived the
right to appeal or collaterally attack the sentence to be imposed by the District Judge.
The Defendant also understands that, if the court does not follow or apply any
recommended or requested sentencing adjustments contained in the Plea Agreement,
the Defendant will have no right to withdraw the plea of guilty.
10. The Defendant’s plea was not induced by any promises, other than those set forth
in the Plea Agreement, and the Defendant’s plea was not induced by any threats,
force or threats of force.
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11. The Defendant is competent to enter a plea.
12. The Defendant’s plea is made freely, knowingly, and voluntarily.
13. There is a factual basis to support the plea of guilty.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the foregoing, it is recommended to the district judge that the Defendant’s plea
of guilty be accepted and that a judgment of guilt be entered.
SIGNED and ENTERED this 15th day of December, 2025.
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ROBERT F. CASTANEDA
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
NOTICE
FAILURE TO FILE WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO THE FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATION CONTAINED IN THE FOREGOING REPORT, PRIOR TO
SENTENCING, MAY BAR DE NOVO DETERMINATION BY THE DISTRICT JUDGE
OF AN ISSUE COVERED HEREIN AND SHALL BAR APPELLATE REVIEW OF
SUCH FACTUAL FINDINGS AS MAY BE ACCEPTED OR ADOPTED BY THE
DISTRICT JUDGE.
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