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Case Information

Filed 2023-05-12
Status Open
Type Probation Transfer|Drug, Possess To Distrib Class A C 94 C §32(a)
Docket 56 entries

Parties

Defendant Ruiz, Angel

Lawyers

Docket Entries

  1. Indictment(s) returned
  2. Summons and Complaint returned to court: SERVED
  3. Commonwealth 's Notice Of Assignment
  4. Case assigned to: DCM Track B - Complex was added on 11/27/2020
  5. Attorney appearance On this date John R Valerio, Esq. added as Private Counsel for Defendant Angel Ruiz
  6. Attorney appearance On this date Taylor Marie Makson, Esq. added as Attorney for the Commonwealth for Prosecutor Middlesex District Attorney
  7. Commonwealth files the statement of the case.
  8. Finding and Order on Bail: Judge: Freniere, Hon Diane
  9. Event Result:: Arraignment scheduled on: 11/24/2020 11:30 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: ZOOM Hon Diane Freniere, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Taylor Marie Makson, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant Angel Ruiz John R Valerio, Esq., Private Counsel Staff: Dennis Collins, Assistant Clerk Magistrate and ran FTR
  10. Defendant arraigned before Court. Judge: Freniere, Hon Diane
  11. Defendant waives reading of indictment Judge: Freniere, Hon Diane
  12. Plea of not guilty entered on all charges. Judge: Freniere, Hon Diane
  13. Bail set at $75,000.00 Surety, $7,500.00 Cash. Bail is set without prejudice and to be transferred to the Superior Court
  14. Bail warnings read Judge: Freniere, Hon Diane
  15. Order for the transmittal of Bail sent to the clerk of the . Judge: Freniere, Hon Diane
  16. Defendant waives right of physical presence at 11/24/2020 11:30 AM Arraignment Waived during arraignment with Judge Freniere
  17. Event Result:: Scheduling Conference scheduled on: 01/08/2021 09:00 AM Has been: Held as Scheduled Comments: via email Camille Sarrouf, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  18. 's Joint Motion to Continue Scheduling Conference from January 8, 2021 to March 29, 2021; Final Trial Conference to September 24, 2021; and Jury Trial to October 4, 2021
  19. Event Result:: Conference to Review Status scheduled on: 03/29/2021 09:00 AM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Joshua Wall, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  20. Commonwealth 's Notice of Discovery II (5/11/21)
  21. Event Result:: Final Trial Conference scheduled on: 09/24/2021 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Christopher K Barry-Smith, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  22. Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 10/04/2021 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Christopher K Barry-Smith, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  23. Defendant 's Assented to Request for Continuance
  24. Attorney appearance On this date Taylor Marie Makson, Esq. dismissed/withdrawn as Attorney for the Commonwealth for Prosecutor Middlesex District Attorney
  25. Attorney appearance On this date Katherine J Leney, Esq. added as Attorney for the Commonwealth for Prosecutor Middlesex District Attorney
  26. Event Result:: Final Trial Conference scheduled on: 01/28/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Laurence D Pierce, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  27. Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 02/08/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Rescheduled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Laurence D Pierce, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  28. Commonwealth 's Motion to Advance And Continue Jury Trial
  29. Event Result:: Final Trial Conference scheduled on: 06/09/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Canceled For the following reason: Transferred to another session Hon. Shannon Frison, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  30. Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 06/22/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Canceled For the following reason: Transferred to another session Hon. Shannon Frison, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  31. 's Assented to Request for Continuance
  32. Event Result:: Final Trial Conference scheduled on: 06/14/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Other event activity needed Hon. Laurence D Pierce, Presiding
  33. Event Result:: Hearing on Motion(s) in Limine scheduled on: 06/14/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Not Held For the following reason: Other event activity needed Hon. Laurence D Pierce, Presiding
  34. Event Result:: Hearing on Motion to Continue scheduled on: 06/14/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Held as Scheduled Hon. Laurence D Pierce, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Katherine J Leney, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant John R Valerio, Esq., Private Counsel Staff: Lia Marino, Assistant Clerk Steve Mattos, FTR
  35. Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 06/22/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Canceled For the following reason: Joint request of parties Hon. Laurence D Pierce, Presiding
  36. Rule 36 waived re: by defendant from 6/22/22 to 9/15/22
  37. Event Result:: Hearing for Change of Plea scheduled on: 08/04/2022 10:00 AM Has been: Held as scheduled Hon. Kristen Buxton, Presiding Appeared: Prosecutor Katherine J Leney, Esq., Attorney for the Commonwealth Defendant Angel Ruiz John R Valerio, Esq., Private Counsel Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate PO Gomes FTR Robin Petrucci
  38. Defendant waives rights. Judge: Buxton, Hon. Kristen
  39. Plea colloquy given. Judge: Buxton, Hon. Kristen
  40. Defendant warned pursuant to alien status, G.L. c. 278, § 29D. Judge: Buxton, Hon. Kristen
  41. Defendant warned pursuant to the habitual offender statute G.L. c. 279, § 25(d) Judge: Buxton, Hon. Kristen
  42. Defendant warned pursuant to the armed career criminal statute G.L. c. 269, § 10G Judge: Buxton, Hon. Kristen
  43. Defendant warned of potential loss of license. Judge: Buxton, Hon. Kristen
  44. Defendant warned as to submission of DNA G.L. c. 22E, § 3 Judge: Buxton, Hon. Kristen
  45. Findings and Order of Statutory Fees Judge: Buxton, Hon. Kristen
  46. files sentence recommendation Judge: Buxton, Hon. Kristen
  47. The court has notified the defendant of the right to earn compliance credits pursuant to MGL c. 276 sec 87B. Judge: Buxton, Hon. Kristen
  48. Offense Disposition:: Charge #1 DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS A c94C §32(a) 94C/32/C-1 On: 08/04/2022 Judge: Hon. Kristen Buxton By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea - Agreed Upon Charge #2 DRUG, DISTRIBUTE CLASS B c94C §32A(a) On: 08/04/2022 Judge: Hon. Kristen Buxton By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea - Agreed Upon Charge #3 DRUG, DISTRIBUTE CLASS B c94C §32A(a) On: 08/04/2022 Judge: Hon. Kristen Buxton By: Hearing on Plea Offer/Change Guilty Plea - Agreed Upon
  49. Defendant sentenced:: Sentence Date: 08/04/2022 Judge: Hon. Kristen Buxton Charge #: 1 DRUG, POSSESS TO DISTRIB CLASS A c94C §32(a) Split Sentence to HOC Term: 2 Years, 6 Months, 0 Days To Serve: 1 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Charge #: 2 DRUG, DISTRIBUTE CLASS B c94C §32A(a) Split Sentence to HOC Term: 2 Years, 6 Months, 0 Days To Serve: 1 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Charge #: 3 DRUG, DISTRIBUTE CLASS B c94C §32A(a) Split Sentence to HOC Term: 2 Years, 6 Months, 0 Days To Serve: 1 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days Served Concurrently Charge # 1 Committed to Middlesex County House of Correction Credits 1 Days Probation: Risk / Need Supervision Duration: 3 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days AFTER 2 YEARS OF COMPLIANCE AND GOOD BEHAVIOR DEFENDANT MAY PETITION FOR EARLY TERMINAITON Conditions: Obey all court orders and laws You shall obey all local, state, and federal laws and all court orders. Report to probation as ordered You shall report to your assigned probation officer at such time and place as directed. Notify probation of a change in address/employment You shall notify the probation officer immediately of a change of residence or employment. Probation Supervision Fee You shall pay the probation supervision fee, if required by law, unless waived by court order, or perform community service, if ordered by the court. DNA sample You shall submit a DNA sample in accordance with G.L. c. 22E, Sec. 3 and pay the required fee unless waived by the court. Sign releases You shall sign all releases for supervision and verification of compliance with these conditions of probation. Home, school & work visits You shall allow the probation officer to visit you at home, school or place of employment at any time with or without notice. Reporting after incarceration If you are incarcerated, you shall report to the Probation Service within 48 hours after you are released from incarceration or the next business day following a weekend or court holiday. If you are subject to GPS monitoring as a condition of probation, you shall report to the Probation Service immediately upon your release from incarceration. Not to leave Massachusetts You shall not leave Massachusetts without the express permission of the Probation Service, and if permission is granted, you shall sign a waiver of extradition and rendition before traveling. Poss of weapons,drugs,explosives,firearms or AMMO You shall not unlawfully receive, possess, control or transport any drugs, weapons explosives, firearms or ammunition. New criminal charges You shall immediately inform the Probation Service of any new criminal charge(s). Court Ordered Fees You shall pay all other court-ordered assessments and fees. Failure to pay court ordered assessments and fees are a violation of your conditions of probation and may result in the issuance of a violation notice and violation hearing. If you are found to be in violation of the terms and conditions of probation you may be subject to incarceration. If a change in circumstances renders you unable to pay, you have the "right to address the court" to show that payment "would cause a substantial financial hardship to you, your family or dependents." Illegal Drugs Not to posses any drugs inlcuding Marijuana Additional Special Condition No contact with co-defendant Additional Special Condition Seek and maintain employment FEES: VWF $90.00 IMPOSED DNA $110.00 IMPOSED Drug Anaylsis Fee $150.00 IMPOSED
  50. Event Result:: Jury Trial scheduled on: 09/15/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Canceled For the following reason: Case Disposed Hon. Kristen Buxton, Presiding Staff: Michelle Goldman, Assistant Clerk Magistrate Mary Santiago, Assistant Clerk Magistrate
  51. Probation Transfer Notice Received (Receiving Court Essex Superior Court) (Assigned to Clerk Mary Aufiero)
  52. Probation transfer accepted. Originating Court: Middlesex County Case Number: 2081CR00288 Receiving Court: Essex County ;
  53. Probation transfer accepted.
  54. Pro Se Defendant 's Motion for Permission to Work out of State
  55. Case sent to Essex Superior - LAWRENCE Location.
  56. Endorsement on Motion to travel to NH for work, (#17.0): ALLOWED after hearing with assent of the parties (Probation) the motion is ALLOWED for work purposes only. The Defendant may travel to NH

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