USA v. Ramirez-Ortiz

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
v.
CESAR RAMIREZ-ORTIZ,
Defendant.
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Hon. Paul L. Maloney
Case No. 1:25-cr-175
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to W.D. Mich. LCrR. 11.1, I conducted a plea hearing in the captioned case on
January 21, 2026, after receiving consent of defendant and all counsel in writing and on the record.
There is no written plea agreement. At the hearing, defendant Cesar Ramirez-Ortiz entered a plea
of guilty to Count 1 of the Indictment charging defendant with Aggravated Felon Reentry, in
violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326(a); (b)(2). 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; that the defendant understands the nature of the
charge and penalties provided by law; and that the plea has a sufficient basis in fact.
I therefore recommend that defendant's plea of guilty to Count 1 of the Indictment be
accepted and that the court adjudicate defendant guilty. Acceptance of the plea, adjudication of
guilt, and imposition of sentence are specifically reserved for the district judge.
Dated: January 21, 2026 	/s/ Sally J. Berens
SALLY J. BERENS
U.S. Magistrate Judge
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OBJECTIONS to this Report and Recommendation must be filed with the Clerk of Court
within 14 days of the date of service of this notice. 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C). Failure to file
objections within the specified time waives the right to appeal the District Court’s order. See
Thomas v. Arn, 474 U.S. 140 (1985); United States v. Walters, 638 F.2d 947 (6th Cir. 1981).
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