USA v. Ballard

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Case 4:25-cr-00220-DCN
Document 21 Filed 01/29/26 Page 1 of 2
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF IDAHO
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
V.
BONNIE FAY BALLARD, Defendant.
Case No. 4:25-cr-00220-DCN-DKG REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
On January 29, 2026, Defendant BONNIE FAY BALLARD appeared before the undersigned United States Magistrate Judge to enter a change of plea pursuant to a written plea agreement. The Defendant executed a waiver of the right to have the presiding United States District Judge take her change of plea. Thereafter, the Court explained to the Defendant the nature of the charges contained in the Indictment (Dkt. 2), the maximum penalties applicable, her Constitutional rights, the impact that the Sentencing Guidelines will have, and that the District Judge will not be bound by the agreement of the parties as to the penalty to be imposed.
Having conducted the change of plea hearing and having inquired of the Defendant, defense counsel, and counsel for the government, the Court finds there is a factual basis for the Defendant's guilty plea, that it was entered voluntarily and with full knowledge of the consequences, and that the plea should be accepted. The undersigned also ordered a pre-sentence investigation to be conducted and a report prepared by the United States Probation Office.
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AUTHENTICATED U.S. GOVERNMENT INFORMATION GPO

Case 4:25-cr-00220-DCN
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Further, having carefully considered the arguments of counsel and the evidence presented during the hearing as well as the entire record, the Court finds that clear and convincing evidence exists that the Defendant is not likely to flee or pose a danger to the safety of any other person or the community if released and, therefore, the Defendant shall remain released pending sentencing subject to the Conditions of Pretrial Supervision previously imposed pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3143(a)(1).
RECOMMENDATION
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED:
1) The District Court accept Defendant BONNIE FAY BALLARD's plea of guilty to Count One of the Indictment (Dkt. 2).
2) The District Court continue Defendant's release pending sentencing, subject to the standard and additional conditions of release previously imposed in the Order Setting Conditions of Release. (Dkt. 11).
Written objections to this Report and Recommendation must be filed within fourteen (14) days pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) and Local Rule 72.1(b), or as a result of failing to do so, that party may waive the right to raise factual and/or legal objections to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
DATED: January 29, 2026
Aleman K Grashun
DEBORA K. GRASHAM U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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