USA v. Pickard et al

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
LUBBOCK DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
V.
MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER LANGFORI)
CASE NO: 5:25-CR-172-H-BV-5
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON PLEA OF GUILTY
BEFORE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
The defendant, by consent and under the authority of United States v. Dees,
125 F.3d 261 (5th Cir. 1997), appeared with counsel for the purpose of entering a plea of guilty
under Rule l l of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. This Report and Recommendation
is submitted to the Court under 28 U.S.C. $ 636(b)(3)'
The defendant was placed under oath and examined in open court concerning the
subjects of Rule l1 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The defendant was advised
regarding each subject and affirmed his/her understanding of each subject. Pursuant to a
written plea agreement with the govemment, the defendant pled guilty to count Seven of the
Indictment, charging a violation of 2l U.S.C. $$ 8al(a)(l) and 841(b)(1XB)(viiiFPossession
with Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine'
After examining the defendant under oath, I find that:
l. The defendant, upon advice of counsel, consented orally and in writing to
enter itris guitty plea before a magistrate judge subject to final approval and
sentencing by the presiding district judge;
2.Thedefendantfullyunderstandsthenatureofthecharges,includingeach
essential element ortn. offense(s) charged, and the associated penalties;
3. The defendant fully understands the terms of the plea agreement and plea
agreement suPPlement;
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4. The defendant understands all his/her constitutional and statutory rights and
wishes to waive these rights, including the right to a trial by jury and the
right to appear before a United States district judge;
5. The defendant's plea is made freely and voluntarily;
6. The defendant is competent to enter this plea of guilty;
7. There is a factual basis to support this plea; and
8. The ends ofjustice are served by acceptance of the defendant's plea of
guilty.
Based on the above, I recommend that the defendant's guilty plea be accepted, that the
defendant be adjudged guilty, and that sentence be imposed accordingly.
Although I have conducted these proceedings and accepted the defendant's guilty plea,
the United States district judge has the power to review my actions and possesses final
decision-making authority in this proceeding. Thus, if the defendant has any objections to
these f,rndings or any other action of the undersigned, he is required to make those known to
the United States district judge within fourteen (14) days of today.
Signed February 4,2026.
AMANDA' R. BURCH
Uxrroo Srarps MlcrsrnarE JUDGE
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