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Entry and Acceptance of Guilty Plea (Rule 11 Proceeding) — United States v. Brown (Dkt. 60, W.D.N.C.)
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An entry and acceptance of guilty plea form (Rule 11 proceeding) for defendant Tiawana Brown in United States of America v. Tiawana Brown, Docket No. 3:25-cr-00106-KDB-UMJ, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte Division, filed February 9, 2026 as Document 60. The form records that the defendant appeared with counsel, was sworn and answered the magistrate judge's questions. The questions cover consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge, the defendant's understanding of the charges and penalties, whether the defendant is in fact guilty, the terms of the plea agreement and any waiver of appeal, and satisfaction with counsel.
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Filed February 9, 2026 in Tiawana Brown; one of 7 filings from this case.
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| Court | U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Filed | 2026-02-09 |
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“Entry and Acceptance of Guilty Plea (Rule 11 Proceeding) — United States v. Brown (Dkt. 60, W.D.N.C.).”
U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, No. 3:25-cr-00106, Doc. 60, filed 2026-02-09. Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/court-filings/full-docket-antionette-rouse-ncwd-119648/2026-02-09-gov-uscourts-ncwd-119648-60-0-doc-60/
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Western District of North Carolina
Charlotte Division
DOCKET NO: 3:25−cr−00106−KDB−UMJ
)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA )
) ENTRY AND
V.
) ACCEPTANCE OF GUILTY PLEA
Tiawana Brown ) (RULE 11 PROCEEDING)
Defendant )
)
On the date indicated below, the defendant appeared with counsel, was duly sworn, and answered the
following questions on the record:
Defendant's
Questions (asked by Magistrate Judge) Answers
1. Do you understand that you are under oath, and that you are required to give Yes No
truthful answers to the questions I am about to ask?
2. Do you understand that if you give false information under oath you may be Yes No
prosecuted for perjury or false statement?
3. After consulting with your attorney, do you want this Court to accept your guilty plea Yes No
to one or more counts in the Bill of Indictment (or Bill of Information)?
4. Do you understand that you have the right to have a U.S. District Judge conduct Yes No
this proceeding?
5. Recognizing your right to proceed before a District Judge, do you expressly consent Yes No
to proceed in this Court, that is, before a U.S. Magistrate Judge?
6. Are you now under the influence of alcohol, medicines, or drugs of any sort? Yes No
7. Is your mind clear, and do you understand that you are here to enter a guilty plea in Yes No
your case?
8. Have you received a copy of the indictment/information and have you discussed its Yes No
contents with your attorney?
[The charges, maximum penalties, and mandatory minimum sentences
(if any) were explained, on the record, at this point in the proceeding.]
9. Do you fully understand the charge(s) against you, including the maximum (and, Yes No
where applicable, minimum) penalties you face if convicted?
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10. Have you been advised by your attorney that if you are not a citizen of the United Yes No
States, your guilty plea may have adverse immigration consequences?
11. Have you been advised by your attorney that if you are not a citizen of the United Yes No
States, your guilty plea may result in deportation or removal from the United
States?
12. Do you understand that entering a plea of guilty to a felony charge may deprive Yes No
you, at least for a time, of certain civil rights, such as the right to vote, hold public
office, serve on a jury, and possess a firearm?
13. Have you spoken with your attorney about how the U. S. Sentencing Guidelines Yes No
might apply to your case?
14. Do you understand that the District Judge will not be able to determine the Yes No
applicable Sentencing Guidelines range until after your Presentence Report has
been prepared, and you have had an opportunity to comment on it?
15. Do you also understand that in some circumstances you may receive a sentence Yes No
that is different−that is, either higher or lower−than that called for by the
Guidelines?
16. Do you understand that the Court may order restitution, where applicable? Yes No
17. Do you understand that if the sentence is more severe than you expected, or the Yes No
Court does not accept the government's sentencing recommendation, you will still
be bound by your plea and will have no right to withdraw it?
18. If your sentence includes imprisonment, do you understand that the District Judge Yes No
may also order a term of "supervised release"?
19. Do you also understand that if you violate the terms and conditions of supervised Yes No
release, which typically lasts from one to five years, you could be returned to prison
for an additional period of time?
20. Do you understand that you have a right to plead NOT GUILTY, to have a speedy Yes No
trial before a judge and jury, to summons witnesses to testify in your behalf, and to
confront witnesses against you?
21. If you exercised your right to trial you would be entitled to the assistance of a Yes No
lawyer, would not be required to testify, would be presumed innocent, and the
burden would be on the government to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Do you understand all of these rights?
22. By entering this plea of guilty you are waiving (or giving up) these rights. There will Yes No
be no trial. If your guilty plea is accepted, there will be one more hearing, where the
District Judge will determine what sentence to impose.
Do you understand that?
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23. Are you, in fact, guilty of the counts in the Bill of Indictment (or Bill of Information) to Yes No
which you have come to court today to plead guilty?
24. Have the United States and the defendant entered a Plea Agreement in this case? Yes No
[The attorneys for the Government and the Defendant summarized the terms of
any Plea Agreement to the Court, on the record, at this point in the proceeding.
However, the parties Understand that the written, filed Plea Agreement is the
best statement of those terms, and therefore "speaks for itself".]
25. Do you understand those to be the terms of your Plea Agreement, and do you Yes No
agree with those terms?
26. Has the right to appeal your conviction and/or sentence been expressly waived in Yes No
the Plea Agreement?
27. Has the right to challenge your conviction and/or sentence in a post−conviction Yes No
proceeding also been expressly waived in the Plea Agreement?
28. Is that your signature on the Plea Agreement? Yes No
29. Are you aware that a Factual Basis has been filed as an attachment to your Plea Yes No
Agreement?
30. Have you read this Factual Basis and do you understand it and agree with it? Yes No
31. Has anyone threatened, intimidated, or forced you to enter your guilty plea today? Yes No
32. Other than the terms of your Plea Agreement, has anyone made you promises of Yes No
leniency or a light sentence to induce you to plead guilty?
33. Have you had enough time to discuss with your attorney any possible defenses you Yes No
may have to these charges?
34. Are you satisfied with the services of your attorney in this case? Yes No
35. Is there anything you would like to say at this time about the services of your Yes No
attorney?
[Any statement that was made is on the record.]
36. Have you heard and understood all parts of this proceeding, and do you still wish to Yes No
plead guilty?
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