Motion Picture Association of America v. CrystalTech Web Hosting Inc.

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Motion Picture Association of America v. CrystalTech Web Hosting Inc. Doc. 47 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Jeffrey G. Buchella, Esq. 177 North Church Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85701 520.628.7777 State Bar No. 010569 buchella@proroom.com Attorney for Defendant Mart McAdams IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Pl a i n t i f f , v. MART ELLIOTT MCADAMS, Defendant. DEFENDANT'S NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED PRETRIAL MOTIONS Case No.: CR07-0340-TUC-JMR(CRP) It is expected that excludable delay under Title 18, U.S.C § 3161(h)(1)(F) may occur as a result of this motion or from an order based thereon. Defendant, by and through counsel undersigned, submits the following list of motions: A. 1. GRAND JURY/INDICTMENT Motion to Inspect Grand Jury Records. United States v. Bennett, 445 F.2d 628 (9th Cir. 1971) cert. denied, 404 U.S. 1023 (1972). Motion for Production of Grand Jury Transcripts. Rule 6(e)(3)(C)(i) and (ii), 12(i), 16(a)(1)(A), and 26.2(a) and (b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; Pittsburgh Plate Co. v. United States, 360 U.S. 395, 400 (1959); United States v. Bennett, 702 F.2d 833 (9th Cir.1983). 2. -1Dockets.Justia.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3. Motion for Bill Particulars. Sixth Amendment, United States Constitution; Rule 7(f), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Motion to Dismiss Indictment or Information as Insufficient. Sixth Amendment, United States Constitution. B. DISCOVERY 4. 1. Motion for Discovery Pursuant to Brady v. Maryland. Brady v. Maryland 373 U.S. 83, 83 S.Ct. 1194 (1963); Kyles v. Whitley, 115 S.Ct. 1555 (1995). Motion for Discovery of Documents and Tangible Objects. Rule 16(a)(1)(C), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Motion for Discovery Pursuant to Jencks Act. Rule 12(i), 16(a)(1)(A), and 26.2, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure;18 U.S.C §3500. Motion for Disclosure of Rule 404(b) Material and for Notice to specifically identify each alleged prior act by time, place, date, witnesses, and any other relevant information. Rule 404(b), Federal Rules of Evidence Motion for Preservation and Production of Rough Notes. 16(a)(1)(C), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure United States v. Harris, 543 F.2d 1247 (9th Cir. 1976). Motion for Review of Internal Records of Law Enforcement Agents. United States v. Henthorn, 931 F.2d 20 (9th Cir.1991). Motion to Disclose Name of Expert Witness, their expert qualifications, and a written summary of their opinions and reasons therefor. Rule 16(a)(1)(e), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Motion for Disclosure of Guideline Sentencing Information. Rule 16, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Motion to Disclose Statements of Alleged Co-conspirators (if applicable). Rule 801(d)(2)(E), Federal Rules of Evidence; Rule 16, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Motion to Reveal the Identity and Whereabouts of the Confidential -2- 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Informant(s) and Background Information (if applicable). Rovario v. United States, 353 U.S. 53 (1957); United States v. Ordonez, 737 F.2d 793 (9th Cir. 1984); Lopez-Hernandez v. United States, 394 F.2d. 820 (9th Cir., 1968). 11. Motion for Discovery of Reports of Examinations and Test. Rule 16(a)(1)(D), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Motion for Discovery of Summaries of Expert Witness' Testimony, including Opinions, Bases and Reasons Therefor, and Witness' Qualifications. Rule 16(a)(1)(E), Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure. Motion to Exclude Bad Acts Or Convictions. Huddleston v. United States, 108 S.Ct. 1496 (1988). 12. 13. 14. Motion for Disclosure of Material Evidence, Impeachment Evidence and Exculpatory Evidence, as to Guilt or Sentencing. Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963); USA v. Bagley, 473 U.S. 667 (1986); Pennsylvania v. Ritchie, 480 U.S. 39 (1987); Giglio v. USA, 405 U.S. 150 (1972); Napue v. Illinois, 360 U.S. 264 (1959); USA v. Kennedy, 890 F.2d. 1056 (9th Cir., 1989). Motion for Production of Personnel Files of Testifying Officers. USA v. Cadet, 727, F.2d. 1453 (9th Cir., 1988). Motion for Production of Pre-Sentence Report of Government Witness. United States v. Alvarez-Lopez, 559 F.2s. 1155 (9th Cir. 1977); United States v. Strifler, 851 F.2d. 1197 (9th Cir. 1988). C. SUPPRESSION OF EVIDENCE 15. 16. 1. Motion to Suppress Evidence Based on Lack of Reasonable Suspicion to Stop. Fourth Amendment, United States Constitution; O'Connor v. Ortega, 480 U.S. 709 (1987). Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained as a Result of an Improper Arrest (Lack of warrant, lack of probable cause, exigent circumstances, hot pursuit, or plain view ­ if applicable). Fourth Amendment, United States Constitution; United States v. Ricardo D., 912 F.2d 337, 342 (9th Cir. 1990). Motion to Suppress Evidence (Illegal Search and Seizure) and the Fruits -3- 2. 3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Thereof. Fourth Amendment, United States Constitution; United States v. Pollock, 726 F.2d 1456 (9th Cir 1984); United States v. Robertson, 606 F.2d 853 (9th Cir. 1979). United States v. Broadhurst, 805 F.2d 849 (9th Cir. 1986); United States v. Perkins, 166 F.S.2d 1125 (W.D. Texas 2001). 4. Motion to Suppress Evidence Seized After an Unlawful Search Without a Warrant and Lack of Consent. Fourth Amendment United States Constitution; Bumper v. North Carolina, 391 U.S. 543, 548 (1968). D. 1. SUPPRESSION OF STATEMENTS Motion to Suppress Statements for Lack of Voluntariness. Fifth Amendment, United States Constitution; 18 U.S.C. §3501; Oregon v. Elstad, 437 U.S. 298 (1985); Mincey v. Arizona, 437 U.S. 385 (1978); United States v. Wolf, 813 F.2d 970, 974 (9th Cir. 1987). Motion to Suppress Statements Under Miranda v. Arizona. Fifth Amendment, United States Constitution; Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966); Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477 (1981); Arizona v. Robertson, 486 U.S. 675 (1988); Minnick v. Mississippi, 111 S.Ct. 486 (1990); United States v. Beraun-Panez, 812 F.2d 578 (9th Cir. 1987). Motion to Preclude Evidence and Testimony of witnesses due to police misconduct. Motion to Suppress Statements Taken in Violation of Defendant's Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel. Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Probable Cause. Albright v. Oliver, 114 S.Ct. 807 (1994). E. SEVERANCE/JOINDER 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. Motion to Sever Defendants. Rule 14, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; Burton v. United States, 391 U.S. 123, 8 S.Ct. 1620 (1968); Cruz v. New York, 481 U.S. 186, 107 S.Ct. 2078 (1987); United States v. Vaccaro, 816 F.2d 443 (9th Cir., 1987). Motion to Sever Counts. United States v. Bronco, 597 F.2d. 1300 (9th Cir. 1987); United States v. Armstrong, 621 F.2d 951 (9th Cir. 1980). 2. -4- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 F. 1. DISMISSAL Motion to Dismiss for Prosecutorial Misconduct (if applicable). United States v. Basurto, 497 F.2d 781 (9th Cir. 1974). Motion to Dismiss for Loss of Testimonial Evidence (if applicable). United States v. Valenzuela-Bernal, 458, U.S. 858 (1982). Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Probable Cause. United States Constitution. Objections to Grand Jury/Grand Juror(s) and Motion to Dismiss therefore. Rule 6(b), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Motion to Dismiss for Police Misconduct. Motion to Dismiss Indictment or Information as Insufficient. Sixth Amendment, United States Constitution. G. MISCELLANEOUS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. Motion to Preclude Evidence of Other Bad Acts. Rule 404(b), Federal Rules of Evidence. Motion to Admit Other Acts of Witness. Rule 404(b), Federal Rules of Evidence. Motion to Determine Admissibility of Alleged Co-Conspirator's Statements. Rules 104(a) and 801(d)(2)(E), Federal Rules of Evidence. Motion to Preserve Evidence. United States v. Griffin, 659 F.2d 932 (9th Cir. 1981), cert.denied, 456 U.S. 949 (1982). Motion to Produce for Inspection and Re-Weighing of Alleged Marijuana (if applicable). Motion for Appointment of Expert Witnesses. 18 U.S.C. §3006(A)(e)(1) and United States v. Fields, 722 F.2d. 549 (9th Cir. 198). Motion to Appoint Investigator and/or Paralegal. 18 U.S.C. §3006(A)(e)(1); Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments to United States Co n s t i t u t i o n . -5- 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8. Joinder in Motions of Co-Defendants. Defendant reserves the right to file a supplemental Memorandum of Points and Authorities on any of the above noted Motions which require more extensive pleading based on special or unique circumstances. Defendant also reserves the right to file additional motions, and in particular, motions in limine, as additional information becomes available to defendant through investigation or the discovery process. As required by Local Rule 1.10(J), defense counsel will consult with counsel for the government to resolve the matters raised herein prior to the Motions Hearing that will be scheduled in this matter. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: May 25, 2007 /S/ Jeffrey G. Buchella JEFFREY G. BUCHELLA Attorney for Defendant McAdams Copy of the foregoing mailed this date above to: Assistant U.S. Attorney 405 West Congress, Suite 4800 Tucson, Arizona 85701-5040 -6-

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