USA v. Chovan

United States Supreme Court

No. 14-5032
Daniel Edward Chovan, Petitioner
v.
United States
Docketed: July 2, 2014
Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Case Nos.: (11-50107)
Decision Date: November 18, 2013
Rehearing Denied: April 22, 2014

Summary/Issues:

Filing Date Filing Party Document Description
 U.S. Supreme Court
 10/6/14  Court Petition DENIED.
7/24/14 Court DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 29, 2014.
7/15/14 Petitioner Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
6/26/14 Petitioner Petition for Writ of Certiorari (Response due August 1, 2014)
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal 
10/10/14  Court US Supreme Court Letter Denying Petition for Writ of Certiorari
7/3/14 Court US Supreme Court Letter Indicating Petition for Writ of Cert Was Filed In The US Supreme Court
5/1/14 Court Mandate
4/22/14 Court Order Denying Petition for Rehearing and Petition for Rehearing En Banc
03/18/14 Court Order Granting Appellant’s Motion to Exceed the Type-Volume limitation
02/18/14 Appellant Filed (ECF) Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan Motion to file oversized petition for rehearing and/or petition for rehearing en banc. Date of service: 02/18/2014. [8982561]–[COURT ENTERED FILING] (RY)
02/18/14 Appellant Filed (ECF) Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan petition for rehearing en banc (from 11/18/2013 opinion). Date of service: 02/18/2013. [8981423]–[COURT UPDATE: Removed motion (refiled using correct ECF event, see [58]). Resent NDA. 02/18/2014 by RY] (DB)
01/10/14 Court Filed order (HARRY PREGERSON, MICHAEL DALY HAWKINS and CARLOS T. BEA): Appellant’s unopposed motion for an extension of time to file a Petition for Rehearing is GRANTED. The Petition for Rehearing shall be filed on or before February 18, 2014. SO ORDERED. [8933370] (AF)
01/07/14 Appellant Filed (ECF) Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan Unopposed Motion to extend time to file petition for rehearing until 02/18/2014. Date of service: 01/07/2014. [8927861] (DB)
11/21/13 Court Filed order (HARRY PREGERSON, MICHAEL DALY HAWKINS and CARLOS T. BEA): Defendant-Appellant’s unopposed motion for an extension of time to file a Petition for Rehearing is GRANTED. Defendant-Appellant’s Petition for Rehearing shall be filed no later than January 15, 2014. [8872664] (AF)
11/20/13 Court Criminal Justice Act electronic voucher created. (Counsel: Devin Burstein for Daniel Edward Chovan) [8870273] (DR)
11/19/13 Appellant Filed (ECF) Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan Unopposed Motion to extend time to file petition for rehearing until 01/15/2014. Date of service: 11/19/2013. [8869164] (DB)
11/19/13 Court Filed order (HARRY PREGERSON, MICHAEL DALY HAWKINS and CARLOS T. BEA): Defendant-Appellant’s motion to substitute counsel, filed November 14, 2013, is GRANTED. The docket shall reflect that Devin Burstein replaces Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., as counsel of record for Defendant-Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan. [8868871] (AF)
11/19/13 Appellee Filed (ECF) Appellee USA Correspondence: Request to amend counsel representation on the opinion.. Date of service: 11/19/2013 [8868629] (KWH)
11/18/13 Court FILED Opinion (HARRY PREGERSON, MICHAEL DALY HAWKINS and CARLOS T. BEA) AFFIRMED. Judge: HP Authoring, Judge: CTB Concurring. FILED AND ENTERED JUDGMENT. [8865324] (RP)
11/14/13 Appellant Filed (ECF) Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan Motion to substitute counsel. Date of service: 11/14/2013. [8861952] (DB)
08/20/13 Appellant NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Devin Jai Burstein appearing for Daniel Edward Chovan Replacing Joshua J. Jones (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Burstein, Devin)Attorney Devin Jai Burstein added to party Daniel Edward Chovan(pty:dft) (ag). (Entered: 08/20/2013)
01/28/13 Court Received 50 paper copies of Supplemental brief [43] filed by Daniel Edward Chovan. [8490965] RECORDS UNIT (SW)
01/25/13 Court Received 50 paper copies of Supplemental brief [42] filed by USA. [8488837] RECORDS UNIT (SW)
01/24/13 Court Filed clerk order: The supplemental brief [43] submitted on 1/23/13 by Daniel Edward Chovan is filed. [8487651] (SW)
01/24/13 Court Filed clerk order: The supplemental brief [42] submitted on 1/23/13 by USA is filed. [8487136] (SW)
01/23/13 Appellant Submitted (ECF) Supplemental Brief for review. Submitted by Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan. Date of service: 01/23/2013. [8485333] (DB)
01/23/13 Appellee Submitted (ECF) Supplemental Brief for review. Submitted by Appellee USA. Date of service: 01/23/2013. [8485330] (KWH)
01/04/13 Court Added attorney Kyle W. Hoffman for USA, in case 11-50107. [8462331] (HH)
01/04/13 Appellee Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Kyle W. Hoffman for Appellee USA. Date of service: 01/04/2013. [8462161] (KWH)
12/24/12 Court Filed order (HARRY PREGERSON, MICHAEL DALY HAWKINS and CARLOS T. BEA) The parties’ joint motion for a 30-day extension of time to file simultaneous briefs setting forth their respective positions on whether the case should be reheard en banc is GRANTED. The briefs should not exceed 20 pages in length. The parties’ briefs should address the following issue: whether our circuit’s holding in United States v. Hancock, 231 F.3d 557 (9th Cir. 2000), that the “civil rights restored” provision in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(33)(b)(ii) does not violate equal protection should be overruled in light of the Supreme Court’s recent decisions in District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008), and McDonald v. City of Chicago, 130 S. Ct. 3020 (2010). [8451397] (BJB)
12/21/12 Appellee Filed (ECF) Appellee USA Joint Motion to extend time to file Supplemental brief to 30 days from the date the Court rules on the motion. Date of service: 12/21/2012. [8450109]–[COURT UPDATE: Edited docket text to reflect correct brief type. Resent NDA. 12/21/2012 by RY]–[Edited: Updated docket text to reflect content of filing. 01/17/2013 by RY] (CH)
12/17/12 Court Filed order (HARRY PREGERSON, MICHAEL DALY HAWKINS and CARLOS T. BEA) A sua sponte en banc call having been made by the panel, the parties are instructed to file simultaneous briefs setting forth their respective positions on whether the case should be reheard en banc within 21 days of the filing date of this order. See G.O. 5.4c(3). An original and fifty copies should be filed. See Ninth Cir. R. 35-4(b). [8441383] (WL)
04/27/12 Court Filed clerk order: The letter brief [34] submitted by Daniel Edward Chovan is filed. No cpaper copies are required as stated in the court’s 4/12/12 order. [8155799] (WP)
04/27/12 Court Filed clerk order: The letter brief [33] submitted by USA is filed. No paper copies are required as stated in the court’s April 12, 2012 order. [8155762] (WP)
04/26/12 Appellant Submitted (ECF) Letter brief for review. Submitted by Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan. Date of service: 04/26/2012. [8155529] (DB)
04/26/12 Appellee Submitted (ECF) Letter brief for review. Submitted by Appellee USA. Date of service: 04/26/2012. [8155411] (CH)
04/12/12 Court Filed order (HARRY PREGERSON, MICHAEL DALY HAWKINS and CARLOS T. BEA): The parties are ordered to file concurrent letter briefs on the applicability of United States v. Brailey, 408 F.3d 609 (9th Cir. 2005), to this case. The letter briefs shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) words in length. The parties shall file their letter briefs within fourteen (14) days from the date of this order. Parties who are registered for ECF must file the letter brief electronically without submission of paper copies. Parties who are not registered ECF filers must file the original letter brief plus fifteen (15) paper copies. [8138178] (AF)
02/17/12 Appellant Filed (ECF) Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan citation of supplemental authorities. Date of service: 02/17/2012. [8074367] (DB)
02/17/12 Appellee Filed (ECF) Appellee USA citation of supplemental authorities. Date of service: 02/17/2012. [8074284] (CH)
02/17/12 Appellee Filed (ECF) Appellee USA Motion for miscellaneous relief [UNITED STATES MOTION TO ENLARGE 350-WORD LIMIT FOR SUBMISSION OF A FED. R. APP. P 28(j) LETTER. ]. Date of service: 02/17/2012. [8074281] (CH)
02/15/12 Court ARGUED AND SUBMITTED TO HARRY PREGERSON, MICHAEL DALY HAWKINS and CARLOS T. BEA. [8069852] (LN)
02/07/12 Appellant Filed (ECF) Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan citation of supplemental authorities. Date of service: 02/07/2012. [8060416] (DB)
02/07/12 Appellant Filed (ECF) Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan citation of supplemental authorities. Date of service: 02/07/2012. [8059760] (DB)
02/07/12 Appellee Filed (ECF) Appellee USA citation of supplemental authorities. Date of service: 02/07/2012. [8058735] (CH)
12/27/11 Appellee Filed (ECF) Acknowledgment of hearing notice. Location: Pasadena. Filed by Attorney Ms. Caroline Han for Appellee USA. [8012546] (CH)
12/21/11 Appellant Filed (ECF) Acknowledgment of hearing notice. Location: Pasadena. Filed by Attorney Devin Burstein for Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan. [8008491] (DB)
12/20/11 Court Notice of Oral Argument on FEBRUARY Calendar. Please return ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF HEARING NOTICE form to: PASADENA Office. Please open attached documents to view details about your case. [8007058] (LN)
10/17/11 Appellant Received 7 paper copies of Reply brief [19] filed by Daniel Edward Chovan. [7931672] (SD)
10/11/11 Court Filed clerk order: The reply brief [19] submitted by Daniel Edward Chovan is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 7 copies of the brief in paper format, with a gray cover, accompanied by certification, attached to the end of each copy of the brief, that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. [7922882] (WP)
10/06/11 Appellant Submitted (ECF) Reply brief for review. Submitted by Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan. Date of service: 10/06/2011. [7919521] (DB)
09/28/11 Appellee Received 7 paper copies of Answering brief [14] filed by USA. [7909290] (SD)
09/26/11 Appellee Filed Appellee USA supplemental excerpts of record on appeal in 2 volumes (Vol. 2 UNDER SEAL). [7911875] (LA)
09/26/11 Appellee Received Appellee USA notice of filing Vol. 2 of supplemental excerpts of record under seal, with DC protective order attached. [7911872] (LA)
09/22/11 Court Filed clerk order: The answering brief [14] submitted by USA is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 7 copies of the brief in paper format, with a red cover, accompanied by certification, attached to the end of each copy of the brief, that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. [7903705] (RH)
09/21/11 Appellee Submitted (ECF) Answering brief for review. Submitted by Appellee USA. Date of service: 09/21/2011. [7902371] (CH)
07/29/11 Court Filed clerk order (Deputy Clerk: CAG): The Government’s motion for an extension of time in which to file the answering brief is granted. The answering brief is due September 21, 2011. The optional reply brief is due within 14 days after service of the answering brief. [7837154] (WL)
07/28/11 Appellant Received 7 paper copies of Opening brief [6] filed by Daniel Edward Chovan. [7836457] (SD)
07/28/11 Appellee Filed (ECF) Appellee USA Unopposed Motion to extend time to file Answering brief until 09/21/2011 at 11:59 pm. Date of service: 07/28/2011. [7835818] (CH)
07/28/11 Court COURT DELETED ENTRY. Correct entry below: [11]. Original text: Filed (ECF) Appellee USA Unopposed Motion to extend time to file Answering brief until 09/21/2011 at 11:59 pm. Date of service: 07/28/2011. [7835795] (CH)
07/25/11 Appellant Filed Appellant’s presentence report UNDER SEAL. [7832465] (WP)
07/25/11 Appellant Filed Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan excerpts of record in 1 volume. Served on 07/21/2011. [7832464] (WP)
07/22/11 Court Filed clerk order: The opening brief [6] submitted by Daniel Edward Chovan is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 7 copies of the brief in paper format, with a blue cover, accompanied by certification, attached to the end of each copy of the brief, that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. [7829408] (WP)
07/21/11 Appellant Submitted (ECF) Opening brief for review. Submitted by Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan. Date of service: 07/21/2011. [7828535] (DB)
06/15/11 Court USM FORM 285 returned executed 06/13/11 by USA as to Daniel Edward Chovan re disposition of forfeiture (jpp) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
 06/13/11 Court Filed clerk order (Deputy Clerk: AMT): Appellant’s unopposed motion for a 30-day extension of time to file the opening brief is granted. The opening brief is due July 21, 2011. The answering brief is due August 22, 2011. The optional reply brief is due within 14 days after service of the answering brief. [7782559] (WL)
 06/10/11 Appellant Filed (ECF) Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan Unopposed Motion to extend time to file Opening brief until 07/21/2011. Date of service: 06/10/2011. [7781517] (DB)
 06/07/11 Court USPO Request for Modifying the Conditions or Term of Supervision
06/06/11 Court Amended ORDER granting Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Daniel Edward Chovan
06/02/11 Plaintiff MOTION for an Amended Order of Criminal Forfeiture by USA as to Daniel Edward Chovan
 04/29/11 Appellant Attorney Joshua J. Jones in 11-50107 substituted by Attorney Devin Burstein in 11-50107 [7735720] (EL)
 04/29/11 Appellant Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Devin Burstein for Appellant Daniel Edward Chovan. Date of service: 04/29/2011. [7735716] (DB)
04/25/11 Court NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Daniel Edward Chovan for date of 7/19/2010 before Judge John A. Houston, re 49 Notice of Appeal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Melinda S. Setterman. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/16/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/26/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/25/2011. (akr) (Entered: 04/25/2011)
04/11/11 Court NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Sentencing) as to Daniel Edward Chovan for date of 3/21/2011 before Judge John A. Houston, re 49 Notice of Appeal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Melissa A. Pierson. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/2/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/12/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2011. (akr) (Entered: 04/11/2011)
04/08/11 Court NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Change of Plea Hearing) as to Daniel Edward Chovan for date of 11/9/2010 before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes, re 49 Notice of Appeal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Cameron P. Kircher. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 4/29/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/9/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/7/2011. (akr) (Entered: 04/08/2011)
04/04/11 Court NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Daniel Edward Chovan for date of 9/10/2010 before Judge John A. Houston, re 49 Notice of Appeal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Cameron P. Kircher. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 4/25/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/5/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/5/2011. (akr) (Entered: 04/04/2011)
04/04/11 Court NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) as to Daniel Edward Chovan for date of 6/21/2010 before Judge John A. Houston, re 49 Notice of Appeal. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Cameron P. Kircher. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 4/25/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/5/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/5/2011. (akr) (Entered: 04/04/2011)
03/28/11 Defendant TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION AND ORDERING FORM by Daniel Edward Chovan for proceedings held on 6/21/2010, 7/19/2010, 9/10/2010, 11/9/2010, 3/21/2011 re 49 Notice of Appeal. (akr) (Entered: 03/28/2011)
03/28/11 Court Judgment Returned Executed as to Daniel Edward Chovan
03/24/11 Court DOCKETED CAUSE AND ENTERED APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL. Reporters Transcript required: Yes. Sentence imposed: 5 Years Probation. Transcript ordered by 04/12/2011. Transcript due 05/12/2011. Appellant briefs and excerpts due by 06/21/2011 for Daniel Edward Chovan. Appellee brief due 07/21/2011 for United States of America. Appellant’s optional reply brief is due 14 days after service of the answering brief. [7692858] (HC)
 03/24/11 Court USCA Time Schedule Order for 49 Notice of Appeal, filed by Daniel Edward Chovan. (NOTICE TO PARTIES of deadlines regarding appellate transcripts: Appellant shall file transcript designation and ordering form with the US District Court, provide a copy of the form to the court reporter, and make payment arrangements with the court reporter on or by 4/12/2011 (see Ninth Circuit Rule 10-3.2); Due date for filing of transcripts in US District Court is 5/12/2011.) (cc: Court Reporters). (akr) (Entered: 03/24/2011)
03/24/11  Court USCA Case Number 11-50107 for Notice of Appeal
 03/23/11 Court Judgment in a Criminal Case
 03/22/11  Defendant Notice of Appeal
USDC – California – Southern
 03/21/11 Court Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John A. Houston: Sentence With PSR Hearing held on 3/21/2011 for Daniel Edward Chovan (1). Count 1, Defendant is placed on Probation for five years, with conditions. No fine. $100.00 penalty assessment. Count 2, Dismissed without prejudice on oral motion of the United States. The Court orders that Government’s exhibit three be filed under seal. Bond exonerated. Defendant’s motion for bond pening appeal is withdrawn. (Court Reporter Melissa Pierson).(Plaintiff Attorney Caroline P. Han, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Joshua J. Jones, FD). (lwm) (Entered: 03/22/2011)
03/17/11 Defendant SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Daniel Edward Chovan (Jones, Joshua) (jpp). (Entered: 03/17/2011)
03/08/11  Plaintiff RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to Daniel Edward Chovan re 44 MOTION for Bond Pending Appeal (Certificate of service included.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Han, Caroline) (jpp). (Entered: 03/08/2011)
03/08/11 Plaintiff SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to Daniel Edward Chovan (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Han, Caroline) (jpp). (Entered: 03/08/2011)
 03/02/11 Defendant MOTION for Bond Pending Appeal by Daniel Edward Chovan. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Jones, Joshua) (amh). (Entered: 03/02/2011)
 02/07/11  Court Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John A. Houston: Sentence With PSR Hearing as to Daniel Edward Chovan continued to 3/21/2011 08:30 AM in Courtroom 11 before Judge John A. Houston. Any briefing is due by 2/28/11. (Court Reporter Cameron Kircher).(Plaintiff Attorney Caroline P. Han, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Joshua J. Jones, FD). (lwm) (Entered: 02/07/2011)
 01/31/11 Court Sentencing Summary Chart
01/19/11  Court Preliminary Order of Criminal Forfeiture
 01/03/11  Court PRE-SENTENCE REPORT as to Daniel Edward Chovan. Report prepared by: Timothy Noggle. (Document applicable to USA, Daniel Edward Chovan.) (Ortiz, R.) (Entered: 01/03/2011)
12/08/10  Court ORDER ACCEPTING GUILTY PLEA as to Daniel Edward Chovan
 11/15/10 Plaintiff Notice of Supplemental Exhibit to United States’ Response in Opposition to Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss
11/09/10 Court Excludable Minute Order
11/09/10 Court Findings and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge
11/09/10 Court PLEA AGREEMENT as to Daniel Edward Chovan (jpp) (Entered: 11/10/2010)
11/09/10  Court Consent to Plea
 11/09/10  Court Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes: Change of Plea Hearing as to Daniel Edward Chovan held on 11/9/2010. Plea agreement submitted by the defendant. Plea Tendered by Daniel Edward Chovan to Guilty on count 1 of the Indictment. PSR Ordered. All pending motions terminated as to Daniel Edward Chovan. All pending hearing dates vacated as to Daniel Edward Chovan. Sentence With PSR set for 2/7/2011 08:30 AM in Courtroom 11 before Judge John A. Houston. (CD# 11/9/2010 NLS10-9:44 to 9:54). (Plaintiff Attorney Caroline Pineda Han, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Joshua J. Jones, FD.). (gep) (Entered: 11/09/2010)
11/5/10  Court NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendant Daniel Edward Chovan. Change of Plea Hearing set for 11/9/2010 09:30 AM in Courtroom G before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes. (gep) (Entered: 11/05/2010)
09/10/10 Court Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John A. Houston: Jury Trial set for 12/7/2010 09:00 AM in Courtroom 11 before Judge John A. Houston. (Court Reporter Cameron Kircher).(Plaintiff Attorney Caroline P. Han, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Joshua J. Jones, FD). (lwm) (Entered: 09/13/2010)
 08/19/10  Court Minute Entry At the request of the parties, with the consent of the Court, the Motion Hearing as to Daniel Edward Chovan, set for 8/23/10, is vacated and reset to 9/10/2010 10:30 AM in Courtroom 11 before Judge John A. Houston. Defendant shall file an acknowledgment of the next court date. (Court Reporter n/a). (lwm) (Entered: 08/19/2010)
08/11/10 Court Order Denying Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Count 1 of the Indictment
 08/06/10  Court Minute Entry On the Court’s own motion, with notice to the parties, the Motion Hearing as to Daniel Edward Chovan, set for 8/9/10, is vacated and reset to 8/23/2010 10:30 AM in Courtroom 11 before Judge John A. Houston. (Court Reporter Cameron Kircher). (lwm) (Entered: 08/06/2010)
 07/19/10 Court Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John A. Houston:Motion Hearing as to Daniel Edward Chovan held on 7/19/2010, denying 17 Motion to Dismiss as to Daniel Edward Chovan (1); denying 17 Motion to Dismiss Indictment as to Daniel Edward Chovan (1); denying 17 Motion for Order as to Daniel Edward Chovan (1). (Court Reporter Melinda Setterman.)(Plaintiff Attorney Caroline Pineda Han, AUSA).(Defendant Attorney Joshua J. Jones, FD).(lwm) (Entered: 07/19/2010)
 07/12/10  Defendant Supplemental Reply to Government’s Response to Motions to Dismiss
07/06/10  Court Request for Modifying the Conditions of Pretrial Release
 07/01/10  Court ORDER requesting Supplemental Briefing as to Daniel Edward Chovan. Court hereby orders that the Defendant may submit no later than 07/09/10, a supplemental briefing addressing the implications of McDonald v. Chicago, Ill, if Defendant so wishes, including any response to arguments presented in the government’s supplemental brief. Signed by Judge John A. Houston on 07/01/10. (jpp) (Entered: 07/01/2010)
 06/28/10  Plaintiff Response in Opposition by USA Re Motion for Discovery and Motion to Dismiss
 06/24/10  Court Notice of Document Discrepancy and Order Thereon by Judge John A. Houston Accepting Document: 20 Declaration of Daniel Chovan. from Daniel Edward Chovan. Non-compliance with local rule(s), OTHER: Contains wrong case number.. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: The document is accepted despite the discrepancy noted above. Any further non-compliant documents may be stricken from the record. Signed by Judge John A. Houston on 06/24/10. (jpp) (Entered: 06/25/2010)
 06/21/10 Court Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John A. Houston:Motion Hearing/Trial Setting as to Daniel Edward Chovan held on 6/21/2010 submitting 17 Motion to Dismiss as to Daniel Edward Chovan (1); submitting 17 Motion to Dismiss Indictment as to Daniel Edward Chovan (1); submitting 17 Motion for Order as to Daniel Edward Chovan (1). Motion Hearing set for 7/19/2010 10:30 AM in Courtroom 11 before Judge John A. Houston. Defendant is permitted to file additional motions. USA shall respond to the declaration by 6/28/10. Further Motion Hearing set for 8/9/2010 10:30 AM in Courtroom 11 before Judge John A. Houston. (Court Reporter Cameron Kircher.)(Plaintiff Attorney Caroline P. Han, AUSA).(Defendant Attorney Joshua J. Jones, FD).(lwm) (Entered: 06/22/2010)
 06/21/10 Defendant Declaration of Daniel Chovan in Support of Motion to Dismiss
 06/14/10 Plaintiff MOTION for Reciprocal Discovery
 06/14/10 Plaintiff Opposition to Defendant’s Discovery Motion and Motion to Dismiss
06/08/10 Defendant Discovery Motion, Motion to Dismiss
05/13/10 Court Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes: Arraignment on the Indictment as to Daniel Edward Chovan (1) to Count 1 and 2 held on 5/13/2010. Not Guilty plea entered. Motion Hearing/Trial Setting set for 6/21/2010 10:30 AM in Courtroom 11 before Judge John A. Houston. (Tape #NLS10-11:23 to 11:25). (Plaintiff Attorney Caroline Pineda Han, AUSA-N/A; Lara Stingley, AUSA-S/A). (Defendant Attorney Joshua J. Jones, FD.-N/A; Brendan Hickey, FD-S/A). (gep) (Entered: 05/13/2010)
05/12/10 Court Indictment
04/29/10 Court Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes: Preliminary Hearing Continued as to Daniel Edward Chovan. Defense oral motion to continue hearing granted. Preliminary Hearing continued to 5/13/2010 09:30 AM in Courtroom G before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes. (Tape #NLS10-10:08-10:14). (AUSA Carla Bressler). (Defense Attorney FD Bridget Kennedy S/A for Joshua Jones). (bjb) [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/30/2010)
04/29/10 Plaintiff NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Caroline Pineda Han appearing for USA. (Han, Caroline) (ecs). [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/29/2010)
04/28/10 Court Pretrial Services Request for Modifying the Conditions or Term of Pretrial Release and Order thereon in case as to Daniel Edward Chovan. The Court orders the defendant to submit to treatment, and/or testing, as specified by the assigned Pretrial Services Officer, for drugs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes on 04/27/10. (smy) [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/28/2010)
04/22/10 Court ORDER Setting Conditions of Release Bond set for Daniel Edward Chovan (1) $30,000 P/S. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes on 4/22/2010. (mtb) Modified filed date on 4/26/2010 (mtb)(mam). [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/26/2010)
04/22/10 Court ABSTRACT OF ORDER Releasing Daniel Edward Chovan re 9 Bond. (mtb) (mam). [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/26/2010)
04/22/10 Court P/S Bond Entered as to Daniel Edward Chovan in amount of $ 30,000.00, Signed by Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes on 4/22/2010. (mtb)(mam). [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/26/2010)
04/22/10 Court Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes:Detention Hearing as to Daniel Edward Chovan held on 4/22/2010. Government withdraws its motion to detain defendant Daniel Edward Chovan. Government and defense counsel propose $30,000 P/S bond amount for defendant to the court. Court findings as moot governments oral 3 Motion to Detain as to Daniel Edward Chovan (1). Court approves of the joint bond proposal and grants the 7 Motion for Bond as to Daniel Edward Chovan (1). Court sets bond at $30,000 P/S as to Daniel Edward Chovan (1). Court additionally orders that the defendant shall surrender any weapons he owes or within his control to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms as a condition of release. Court calls, swears and examines the proposed sureties (defendants parents). Court approves sureties. Court reviews and signs the submitted bond packet. Abstract prepared and submitted to the USM. (Tape #NLS10-15:24 to 15:36.)(Plaintiff Attorney Lara Stingley, AUSA).(Defendant Attorney Joshua J. Jones, FD.).(gep) [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/26/2010)
04/21/10 Defendant MOTION for Bond by Daniel Edward Chovan. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Jones, Joshua)(mtb). [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/21/2010)
04/20/10 Defendant Notice of Assertion of Rights by Daniel Edward Chovan (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Service)(Jones, Joshua)(mtb). [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/20/2010)
04/20/10 Defendant NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Joshua J. Jones appearing for Daniel Edward Chovan (Jones, Joshua)(mtb). [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/20/2010)
04/19/10 Defendant CJA 23 Financial Affidavit by Daniel Edward Chovan. (ecs) (mam). [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/20/2010)
04/19/10 Court ORAL MOTION to Detain (flight and danger risk) by USA as to Daniel Edward Chovan as per (2) minute entry. (jjh) [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/20/2010)
04/19/10 Court Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes: Initial Appearance on complaint as to Daniel Edward Chovan held on 4/19/2010. Federal Defenders appointed for Daniel Edward Chovan. Financial affidavit submitted. Oral Motion for Detention by Government (Flight & Danger Risk); No Bond set as to Daniel Edward Chovan (1). (Detention Hearing set for 4/22/2010 03:00 PM in Courtroom G before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes., Preliminary Hearing set for 4/29/2010 09:30 AM in Courtroom G before Magistrate Judge Nita L. Stormes.) (Tape #14:32-14:39). (Plaintiff Attorney Lara Stingley, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Trent Packer, FD-S/A). (jjh) [3:10-mj-01262-NLS] (Entered: 04/20/2010)
04/10/10 Plaintiff Complaint