USA v. Czubak

R&R re Plea of Guilty
United States v. Czubak
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ZACHARY JOHN CZUBAK,
Defendant.
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE
UPON A PLEA OF GUILTY
Upon Defendant's request to enter a guilty plea pursuant to Rule 11 of the
Federal 	Rules 	of 	Criminal 	Procedure 	to 	Count 1 	of 	the 	Felony 	Information,
Conspiracy to Violate the Clean Air Act, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §371, and the
defendant’s consent to plead before a Magistrate Judge contained in the plea
agreement, with the additional oral consents of Defendant, counsel for Defendant,
and counsel for the United States.
Thereafter, the matter came on for a hearing on Defendant’s guilty plea, in
full compliance with Rule 11, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, before the
Magistrate Judge, in open court and on the record.
In consideration of that hearing and the allocution made by the Defendant
under oath on the record and in the presence of counsel, and the remarks of the
Assistant United States Attorney,
A. 	I make the following FINDINGS – that the Defendant understands:
1. 	That any false statements made by the Defendant under oath may later
be used against him in a prosecution for perjury;
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2. 	The right to persist in a plea of “not guilty”;
3. 	The consequences of a finding of guilty if he is not a United States
citizen;
4. The nature of the charge against him;
5. 	The maximum possible sentence, including imprisonment, fine, and the
effect of the supervised release term,
6. Any applicable mandatory minimum penalty;
7. 	The Court’s authority to order restitution;
8. The Court’s obligation to impose a special assessment;
9. Any applicable forfeiture;
10. The right to a speedy and public trial by jury;
11. The right to be represented by counsel – and if necessary to have the
Court appoint counsel – at trial and at every 	other stage of the
proceedings;
12. 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;
13. The Defendant’s waiver of trial rights if the Court accepts a guilty plea
or nolo contendere; and
14. That he knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived his right to
appeal or collaterally attack his conviction and any sentence imposed
if it is within the range permitted by the plea agreement; and
15. That in determining a sentence, the Court’s obligation to calculate the
applicable sentencing guideline range and to consider that range,
possible 	departures 	under 	the 	Sentencing 	Guidelines, 	and 	other
sentencing factors under 18 U.S.C. §3553(a).
B. 	I further FIND that:
1. 	The Defendant is competent to enter a plea;
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2. 	That the plea of guilty by the Defendant has been knowingly and
voluntarily made and is not the result of force or threats or coercion;
3. 	Any agreements or promises which induced the plea of guilty are set
forth in the written plea agreement or on the record; and
4. That there is a sufficient factual basis for the Defendant’s plea.
C. 	I RECOMMEND that the District Court accept the Defendant’s plea of
guilty to Count 1 of the Felony Information, Conspiracy to Violate the Clean Air Act,
in violation of 18 U.S.C. §371. As part of the plea agreement, the Defendant agrees
to pay a fine of $66,000 as a condition of supervised release and to pay the entire
fine in this case no later than three years after a judgment is entered in this case.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:
D. 	A Presentence Report be prepared.
1. 	Any objection(s) to the presentence report shall be filed no later than
fourteen (14) days after receiving the presentence report pursuant to
Fed. R. Crim. P. 32(f)(1);
2. 	Any sentencing memorandum shall be filed no later than seven (7)
business days prior to sentencing pursuant to D.Ak. L.Cr.R. 32.1(d).
The Sentencing hearing will be held before United States District Judge
Sharon L. Gleason. The Court excludes time from March 11, 2022 until the time of
sentencing pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3161(h)(1)(G) on the ground that the District
Judge will be considering the proposed plea agreement.
DATED this 22nd day of March, 2022, at Anchorage, Alaska.
s/ Kyle F. Reardon
KYLE F. REARDON
United States Magistrate Judge
District of Alaska
This Report and Recommendation is being issued as a Final Report and
Recommendation. 	Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim P. 59(b)(3), any objections will be
considered by the District Court Judge who will accept, reject, 	or modify the
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recommendation following de novo review. 	Any objections must be filed within
seven (7) days from the date of service of this Report and Recommendation. Fed.
R. Crim. P. 59(b)(2) and D.Ak.L.M.R. 6(a) authorizes the Court to alter the standard
objection deadlines.
Reports and recommendations are not appealable orders. 	Any notice of
appeal pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 4(a)(1) should not be filed until entry of the
District Court’s judgment. See Hilliard v. Kincheloe, 796 F.2d 308 (9th Cir. 1986).
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