USA v. Melean et al

Florida Southern District Court
Case #:	1:22-cr-20458

Case Filed:

Sep 23, 2022

Docket
Parties (3)

Last checked: Monday Sep 26, 2022 3:18 AM EDT

Defendant Alvaro Enrique Castillo (5)	Represented By Leonard Alan Sands Sands & Moskowitz, P.A. contact info
Defendant Douglas David Melean (2)	Represented By Ricardo P. Hermida Ricardo P. Hermida contact info
Plaintiff USA	Represented By Eli Rubin Doj-Usao contact info

Docket last updated: 09/26/2022 3:22 AM EDT

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
		SYSTEM ENTRY - Docket Entry 1 restricted/sealed until further notice. (mr1) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
1		1 COMPLAINT as to Inelbe German Prieto Alana (1), Douglas David Melean (2), Elbing Javier Beuses Ramirez (3), Mervin Gerardo Mendez Araujo (4), Alvaro Enrique Castillo (5). (br) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
		SYSTEM ENTRY - Docket Entry 2 restricted/sealed until further notice. (br) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
3		3 MOTION TO SEAL (aw) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
4		4 Sealed Order as to Inelbe German Prieto Alana, Douglas David Melean, Elbing Javier Beuses Ramirez, Mervin Gerardo Mendez Araujo, Alvaro Enrique Castillo re3 Sealed Motion. Order Granting Motion to Seal. Signed by Ch. Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres on 6/7/2022. (aw) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
		SYSTEM ENTRY - Docket Entry 3 restricted/sealed until further notice. (aw) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
		SYSTEM ENTRY - Docket Entry 4 restricted/sealed until further notice. (aw) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
5		5 Order to Unseal as to Alvaro Enrique Castillo. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 6/21/2022. (jbs) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
6		6 Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman: Initial Appearance as to Alvaro Enrique Castillo held on 6/21/2022. Bond recommendation/set: Alvaro Enrique Castillo (5) $750K 10% with Nebbia w/ co-signers. Date of Location Custody (Arrest or Surrender): 6/17/2022. Bond Hearing set for 6/23/2022 at 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. Arraignment, Preliminary Examination, and Report Re: Counsel Hearing set for 7/5/2022 at 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. Spanish Interpreter present. Defendant consents to appear via VTC. Attorney added: Leonard Alan Sands for Alvaro Enrique Castillo (Digital JG_01_06 21-2022 Zoom (1:37pm; 2:05pm)) It is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that pursuant to the Due Process Protections Act, the Court confirms the United States obligation to disclose to the defendant all exculpatory evidence- that is, evidence that favors the defendant or casts doubt on the United States case, as required by Brady v. Maryland , 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and its progeny, and ORDERS the United States to do so. The government has a duty to disclose any evidence that goes to negating the defendants guilt, the credibility of a witness, or that would reduce a potential sentence. The defendant is entitled to this information without a request. Failure to disclose exculpatory evidence in a timely manner may result in consequences, including, but not limited to, exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges, contempt proceedings, disciplinary action, or sanctions by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman on 6/21/2022. (jbs) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
7		7 NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Leonard Alan Sands appearing for Alvaro Enrique Castillo (dgj) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Thursday, June 23, 2022
9		9 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman: Bond Hearing as to Alvaro Enrique Castillo held on 6/23/2022. Bond set: Alvaro Enrique Castillo (5) $250,000 PSB.. Spanish Interpreter present. (Digital 10:26:35) (at) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Friday, June 24, 2022
8		8 $250,000.00 PSB Bond Entered as to Alvaro Enrique Castillo Approved by Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman. Please see bond image for conditions of release. (aw) (fbn). [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
		Att: 1 (6/27/2022) Restricted Bond with 7th Page
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
10		10 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Ricardo P. Hermida appearing for Douglas David Melean . Attorney Ricardo P. Hermida added to party Douglas David Melean(pty:dft). (Hermida, Ricardo) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
11		11 Minute Order for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes: Initial Appearance as to Douglas David Melean held on 6/29/2022. Bond recommendation/set: Douglas David Melean (2) STIP $200K PSB CO-SIGNED. Date of Location Custody (Arrest or Surrender): 6/29/22. Bond papers due 7/1/22 at 5pm. Arraignment set for 7/13/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. Preliminary Examination set for 7/13/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. (Digital Zoom_AOR_6-29-22_2pm & 3:15pm) It is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that pursuant to the Due Process Protections Act, the Court confirms the United States obligation to disclose to the defendant all exculpatory evidence- that is, evidence that favors the defendant or casts doubt on the United States case, as required by Brady v. Maryland , 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and its progeny, and ORDERS the United States to do so. The government has a duty to disclose any evidence that goes to negating the defendants guilt, the credibility of a witness, or that would reduce a potential sentence. The defendant is entitled to this information without a request. Failure to disclose exculpatory evidence in a timely manner may result in consequences, including, but not limited to, exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges, contempt proceedings, disciplinary action, or sanctions by the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes on 6/29/2022. (dgj) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Thursday, June 30, 2022
14		14 $200,000 PSB Bond Entered as to Douglas David Melean Approved by Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes. Please see bond image for conditions of release. (at) (at). [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
		Att: 1 (7/11/2022) Restricted Bond with 7th Page
Tuesday, July 05, 2022
12		12 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley: Status Conference re Arr/Prelim/RRC as to Alvaro Enrique Castillo held on 7/5/2022. Deft waived Prelim/Arr thru 8/5/22. Waiver executed. ( Arraignment set for 8/5/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate., Preliminary Examination set for 8/5/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate., Report Re: Counsel Hearing set for 8/5/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate.). Spanish Interpreter present. (Digital 10:24:30/10:27:42) (dgj) Modified on 7/6/2022 (dgj). (Main Document 12 replaced on 7/6/2022) (dgj). [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
13		13 WAIVER of Preliminary Hearing by Alvaro Enrique Castillo (dgj) (Main Document 13 replaced on 7/6/2022) (dgj). [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
15		15 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Preliminary Hearing by Douglas David Melean. Responses due by 7/26/2022 (Hermida, Ricardo) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
16		16 WAIVER of Preliminary Hearing by Douglas David Melean (dgj) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
17		17 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid: Status Conference re Prelim/Arraignment as to Douglas David Melean held on 7/13/2022. Waiver of preliminary executed. ( Arraignment set for 8/15/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate., Preliminary Examination set for 8/15/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate.). (Digital 10:05:55) (dgj) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
18		18 Unopposed MOTION to Continue August 5, 2022 Preliminary Hearing /Arraignment by Alvaro Enrique Castillo. Responses due by 8/17/2022 (Sands, Leonard) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Thursday, August 04, 2022
19		19 PAPERLESS ORDER granting18 Motion to Continue as to Alvaro Enrique Castillo (5). Arraignment set for 9/8/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. Preliminary Examination set for 9/8/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis on 8/4/2022. (aw) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Friday, August 12, 2022
20		20 Joint MOTION to Continue Arraignment by USA as to Douglas David Melean. Responses due by 8/26/2022 (Rubin, Eli) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Monday, August 15, 2022
21		21 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman: Status Conference re Prelim/Arraignment as to Douglas David Melean held on 8/15/2022. Parties req for reset granted by Court. ( Arraignment set for 9/15/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate., Preliminary Examination set for 9/15/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate.). (Digital 10:23:06) (dgj) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
22		22 WAIVER of Preliminary Hearing by Douglas David Melean (dgj) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Sunday, August 28, 2022
23		23 Unopposed MOTION to Continue September 28, 2022 Preliminary Hearing /Arraignment re 19 Order on Motion to Continue, by Alvaro Enrique Castillo. Responses due by 9/12/2022(Sands, Leonard) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
		Pursuant to DE#24 Set/Reset Hearings as to Alvaro Enrique Castillo: Preliminary Examination set for 11/1/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. (dgj) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
24		24 ORDER granting23 Motion to Continue as to Alvaro Enrique Castillo (5). Arraignment set for 11/1/2022 at 10:00 AM in the Miami Division before the MIA Duty Magistrate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Melissa Damian on 8/30/2022. See attached document for full details. (mfo) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Monday, September 12, 2022
25		25 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Preliminary Hearing by Douglas David Melean. Responses due by 9/26/2022 (Hermida, Ricardo) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
26		26 PAPERLESS ORDER granting25 Motion to Continue Preliminary Hearing as to Douglas David Melean (2) for a period of ten days. Defense counsel shall file an updated waiver of preliminary within twenty-four hours. Arraignment reset for 9/26/2022 at 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. For the reasons stated in the Motion, the undersigned finds that the ends of justice served by granting the motion outweigh the interest of the public and the Defendant in a speedy trial. The Court finds that the period of time from September 15, 2022 through and including, September 26, 2022, shall be deemed excludable in accordance with the provisions of the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. � 3161, et seq. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 9/12/2022. (dgj) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
27		27 WAIVER of Preliminary Examination and Exclusion of Time Under the Speedy Trial by Douglas David Melean. (fbn) [1:22-mj-02928-MD] Related: [-]
Friday, September 23, 2022
28		28 10 pgs INFORMATION and FORFEITURE as to Douglas David Melean (2) count(s) 1, Alvaro Enrique Castillo (5) count(s) 1. Arraignment set for 11/1/2022 at 10:00 AM in the Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. (fbn) Related: [-]
29		29 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Douglas David Melean. Waiver of Indictment and Arraignment on Information set for 9/26/2022 10:00 AM in Miami Division before MIA Duty Magistrate. (mdc) Related: [-]

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