USA v. Pratcher, Jr.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN DIVISION
UNITED S TATES OF A MERICA,
Plaintiff,
v.
KEITH A NTHONY PRATCHER , J R. ,
Defendant.
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Hon. Jane M. Beckering
Case No. 1:26-cr-00039
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to W.D. M ICH . L.CR.R. 11.1, I conducted a plea hearing in the
captioned case on April 22, 2026, after receiving the written consent of defendant and
all counsel. At the hearing, defendant Keith Anthony Pratcher, Jr., entered a plea of
guilty to Count 1 of the Felony Information in exchange for the undertakings made
by the government in the written plea agreement. 	In 	Count 1 of the Felony
Information, defendant is charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled
substances, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B)(vi).
On the basis of the record made at the hearing, I find that defendant is fully
capable and competent to enter an informed plea; that the plea is made knowingly
and with full understanding of each of the rights waived by defendant; that it is made
voluntarily and free from any force, threats, or promises, apart from the promises in
the plea agreement; that the defendant understands the nature of the charge and
penalties provided by law; and that the plea has a sufficient basis in fact.
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Accordingly, I recommend that defendant's plea of guilty to Count 1 of the
Felony Information be accepted, that the court adjudicate defendant guilty, and that
the written plea agreement be considered for acceptance at the time of sentencing.
Acceptance of the plea, adjudication of guilt, acceptance of the plea agreement, and
imposition of sentence are specifically reserved for the district judge.
Date: April 23, 2026 	/s/ Phillip J. Green__________
PHILLIP J. GREEN
United States Magistrate Judge
NOTICE TO PARTIES
You have the right to de novo review of the foregoing findings by the district
judge. Any application for review must be in writing, must specify the portions of the
findings or proceedings objected to, and must be filed and served no later than
fourteen days after service of this report and recommendation. 	See W.D. M ICH .
L.CR.R. 11.1(d).
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