USA v. Garcia-Funez

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
NORTHERN DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Case No. 2:26-cr-3
Plaintiff, Hon. Hala Y. Jarbou
Chief U.S. District Judge
v.
HUGO NAHUN GARCIA-FUNEZ,
Defendant.
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to W.D. Mich. LCrR 11.1, I conducted a plea hearing in this case on
March 19, 2026, after receiving the written consent of Defendant and all counsel. At
the hearing, Defendant Hugo Nahun Garcia-Funez entered a plea of guilty to the
indictment which charges him with re-entry of removed alien, in violation of 8 U.S.C.
§ 1326(a).
On the basis of the record made at the hearing, I find:
1. that Defendant is fully capable and competent to enter an informed plea;
2. that the plea is made knowingly and with full understanding of each of
the rights waived by Defendant;
3. that Defendant's guilty plea is made voluntarily and free from any force,
threats, or promises;
4. that the Defendant understands the nature of the charge and penalties
provided by law; and
5. that the plea has a sufficient basis in fact.
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I therefore recommend that Defendant's plea of guilty be accepted and the
court adjudicate Defendant guilty.
Acceptance of the plea, adjudication of guilt, and imposition of sentence are
specifically reserved for the district judge.
Date: February 20, 2026 /s/Maarten Vermaat
MAARTEN VERMAAT
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 the plea hearing. See W.D. Mich. LCrR 11.1
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