USA v. Puttman et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
United States of America, 	)
)
Plaintiff, 	) 	ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO
) 	WITHDRAW AND APPOINTING
vs. 	) 	SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL
)
Otis Lewis Puttman, 	) 	Case No. 1:18-cr-216
)
Defendant. 	)
Defendant has filed a pro se pleading requesting relief under Amendment 821 to the United
States Sentencing Guidelines. (Doc. No. 162). The Federal Public Defender's Office was appointed
to represent Defendant pursuant to standing order issued by Chief Judge Welte on October 26, 2023.
On February 20, 2024, the Federal Public Defender's Office filed a Motion to Withdraw,
citing a newly discovered conflict. (Doc. No. 164). For good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the
motion (Doc. No. 164) and authorizes the Federal Public Defender's Office to withdraw. Attorney
Kiara Kraus-Parr is appointed to represent Defendant in matters pertaining to his request for relief
under Amendment 821 to the United States Sentencing Guidelines.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 22nd day of February, 2024.
/s/ Clare R. Hochhalter
Clare R. Hochhalter, Magistrate Judge
United States District Court
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