California Southern District Court
Case #: 3:23-cr-02513
Case Filed:Dec 12, 2023
Terminated:Mar 03, 2025
Last checked: Wednesday Dec 13, 2023 11:22 PM PST
Defendant
Rodolfo Benjamin Silva (1)
Represented By
Gretchen C. VonHelms
Law Offices Of Gretchen Vonhelms
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Plaintiff
USA
Represented By
Ashley E. Goff
U.S. Attorney'S Office
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U S Attorney CR
U S Attorneys Office Southern District Of California
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GPO Mar 03 2025
JUDGMENT as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva (1), Count(s) 1, Custody of BOP for 210 months to run consecutively to any state sentence defendant was serving; Supervised release for 5 years; P/A $100.00 imposed; No fine. Signed by District Judge William Q. Hayes. (kas)

Docket last updated: 03/14/2025 3:05 AM PDT
Friday, September 08, 2023
2 2 1 pgs Order to Seal Case as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on 09/07/2023. (dxj) [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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11 11 5 pgs REDACTED Complaint as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva. (cxl1) [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Arrest of Rodolfo Benjamin Silva. (no document attached) (mef) [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
4 4 Set/Reset Duty Hearings as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva: Initial Appearance set for 11/15/2023 before Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major. (no document attached) (mef) [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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5 5 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major: Government oral motion to unseal the case for hearing purposes only is granted. Initial Appearance as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva held on 11/15/2023. Attorney Jan Ronis specially appearing for Gretchen C. VonHelms (RET) for Rodolfo Benjamin Silva. Government oral motion to detain(Flight/Danger). ( Detention Hearing - RF/DC set for 11/21/2023 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major.) Rule 5 advisement provided. (Preliminary Hearing set for 11/28/23 at 9:30am before Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major. Arraignment set for 12/12/23 at 9:30am before Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major.) Judge update in case as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva. Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major added to the case. Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford is no longer assigned to case and Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major is now assigned to the case. The new case number is 23MJ3260-BLM. Case is ordered resealed until a redacted complaint is filed. (CD# 11/15/2023 BLM 23-1:2:15-2:26). (Plaintiff Attorney Ashley Goff AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Jan Ronis S/A for Gretchen VonHelms). (aje) [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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6 6 ***English. No Interpreter needed as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva (no document attached) (aje) [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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7 7 Oral MOTION to Detain (Flight/Danger)by USA as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva. (no document attached) (aje) Modified on 11/16/2023 (aje). [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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8 8 2 pgs ORDER as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva: The Court orders the United States to comply with the continuing duty to disclose evidence which is favorable to the defendant as required by Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny. Upon finding that the government has failed to comply with this order, the Court may, as appropriate, order the production of such information, grant a continuance, impose evidentiary sanctions, or, in extreme cases, dismiss charges.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major on 11/15/23. (aje) [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
9 9 1 pgs Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 11/16/2023, in case as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva (cxl1) [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
10 10 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major: Detention Hearing as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva held on 11/21/2023. USA oral motion for detention is moot as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva. Defendant stipulates to detention and is ordered detained without prejudice. AUSA to submit order of detention. Redacted Complaint filed. Case unsealed. Complaint (ECF No. 1 ) to remain sealed. Preliminary Hearing not held as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva. Defense oral motion to continue hearing is granted. Preliminary Hearing continued to 12/12/2023 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major. (Sealed Clerk Notified). (CD# 11/21/2023 BLM 23:946; 957-1000). (Plaintiff Attorney Ashley Goff, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Gretchen VonHelms, RET). (no document attached) (nbp) [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
12 12 2 pgs ORDER OF DETENTION as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major on 11/22/2023. (nbp) [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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Wednesday, December 06, 2023
13 13 2 pgs NOTICE of Lodgment of Information by USA (Goff, Ashley)Attorney Ashley E. Goff added to party USA(pty:pla) (ggv). [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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14 14 NOTICE of Lodgment of Plea Agreement by USA(Goff, Ashley) (ggv). [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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Att: 1 Rule 11 Waiver
15 15 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Defendant Rodolfo Benjamin Silva. Upon the joint request of the parties, Change of Plea Hearing set for 12/12/2023 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major. (no document attached) (nbp) [3:23-mj-03260-BLM]
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
16 16 2 pgs INFORMATION as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva (1) count(s) 1. (nbp)
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17 17 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major: Arraignment on Information as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva (1) Count 1 held on 12/12/2023. Defendant waived Indictment in open court. Change of Plea Hearing as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva held on 12/12/2023. Consent, Plea Agreement and Findings filed. Guilty Plea Tendered by Rodolfo Benjamin Silva on count One(1) of Information. Excludable(s) started as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva: XK 12/12/2023-3/18/2024. PSR Ordered. All pending motions withdrawn; Pending hearing dates vacated. Any objections to Findings due within 14 days. Sentence With PSR set for 3/18/2024 at 09:00 AM before District Judge William Q. Hayes. (CD# 12/12/2023 BLM 23:1110-1131). (Plaintiff Attorney Ashley Goff, AUSA). (Defendant Attorney Gretchen VonHelms, RET). (nbp)
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18 18 2 pgs CONSENT TO RULE 11 PLEA before Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major by Rodolfo Benjamin Silva. (alns)
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19 19 13 pgs PLEA AGREEMENT as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva (alns)
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20 20 5 pgs FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION of the Magistrate Judge upon a Tendered Plea of Guilty as to Rodolfo Benjamin Silva: Recommending that the district judge accept the defendant's plea of guilty.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major on 12/12/2023. (alns)
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