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USA v. Vazquez — U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

USA v. Vazquez — 80 court filings in the archive from U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, filed between March 18, 2021 and August 31, 2022. Among them: 15 orders, 11 motions and 13 transcripts.

Case facts

CourtU.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Filings80 public filings
Filed2021-03-18 – 2022-08-31
Document typesorders (15), motions (11), transcripts (13), proposed orders (5), exhibits (5), notices (5)
Original PDFs80 of 80

Case summary

A federal grand jury returned an indictment on April 15, 2021 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, No. 1:21-cr-20231, charging Carlos Vazquez in Counts 1 and 2 with wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1343, with forfeiture allegations. He pleaded guilty to Counts 1 and 2 on September 13, 2021. Judgment was entered November 17, 2021: forty-two months' imprisonment as to Counts 1 and 2 concurrently, three years of supervised release, a $200 assessment and restitution of $949,531.25, with a check of $175,957.40 he turned over to the United States applied as a credit. The government sought a forfeiture money judgment of $921,875.

Case at a glance

Defendant(s)Carlos Vazquez, described in the factual proffer as CEO and 100% owner of Big League, LLC
Court and docketU.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, No. 1:21-cr-20231-DMM, Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks
DistrictSouthern District of Florida prosecutions →
ProgramPaycheck Protection Program (PPP), described in the indictment
ChargesCounts of conviction as printed: 18 U.S.C. § 1343, wire fraud, Counts 1 and 2 of the indictment
Outcome and sentencePleaded guilty to Counts 1 and 2 on September 13, 2021; judgment entered November 17, 2021: 42 months' imprisonment as to Counts 1 and 2 to be served concurrently, three years of supervised release as to Counts One and Two concurrently, $200 assessment and $949,531.25 restitution. The United States moved for a preliminary order of forfeiture and a money judgment of $921,875
Status checked2026-09-23 · against the court docket and DOJ press releases through 2026-09-22

What does the factual proffer say?

That on or about June 30, 2020 the defendant, with the assistance of an individual identified as Individual #1, submitted an application for a Paycheck Protection Program loan of $921,875 on behalf of Big League, LLC to a Georgia-based internet loan processor and PPP lender, and that a note in the same amount was executed the same day carrying his DocuSigned signature.

What was Vazquez sentenced to?

Forty-two months as to Counts 1 and 2 to be served concurrently, with a recommendation that he be placed in a facility where his medical issues can be treated, and three years of supervised release.

How much restitution was ordered?

$949,531.25, with the court directing that a check of $175,957.40 turned over to the United States be applied as credit towards that amount.

Summary written from the documents on this page; every sentence is sourced.

Filings

80 public filings from this case, in filing-date order.

  1. Motion to seal by USA as to Carlos Vazquez. (cg1) [1:21-mj-02512-CMM] — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 1, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Motion · PDF
  2. ORDER granting 1 Motion to seal as to Carlos Vazquez (1)Order · PDF
  3. Complaint as to Carlos Vazquez (1). (cg1) [1:21-mj-02512-CMM] — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 3, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Complaint · PDF
  4. Order to Unseal Case as to Carlos VazquezOrder · PDF
  5. Minute Order — Initial AppearanceMinute entry · PDF
  6. Stipulation and Order as to Carlos Vazquez re: Nebbia Conditions — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 10, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Stipulation · PDF
  7. Notice of Seizure of Firearm by USA as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 11, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Notice · PDF
  8. $50K 10% PSB Bond Entered as to Carlos Vazquez Receipt — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 13, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)PDF
  9. Notice of Temporary Attorney Appearance — USA v. VazquezNotice · PDF
  10. Agreed Motion to Modify Conditions of Release — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 8, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512)PDF
  11. Text of Proposed OrderProposed order · Dkt. 8.1 · PDF
  12. Order granting 8 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to Carlos Vazquez (1) — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 9, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Order · PDF
  13. $500K PSB Bond Entered as to Carlos Vazquez Approved — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 12, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)PDF
  14. Text of Proposed OrderProposed order · Dkt. 14.1 · PDF
  15. Text of Proposed OrderProposed order · Dkt. 15.1 · PDF
  16. Unopposed MOTION to Continue Report Re: Counsel, Preliminary Examination and Arraignment…Motion · Dkt. 16 · PDF
  17. INDICTMENT and FORFEITURE as to Carlos Vazquez (1) count(s)…Indictment · PDF
  18. Order Setting Jury Trial as to Carlos Vazquez — USAOrder · PDF
  19. Government's Response to the Standing Discovery OrderResponse or reply · PDF
  20. Government's Second Response to the Standing Discovery OrderPDF
  21. Motion to Continue Calendar Call by Carlos Vazquez. Responses due by 6/30/2021 — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 25, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512)Motion · PDF
  22. Order Continuing Trial as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 26, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Order · PDF
  23. ORDER SETTING TRIAL as to Carlos Vazquez:…Order · Dkt. 29 · PDF
  24. ORDER SETTING TRIAL as to Carlos Vazquez:…Order · Dkt. 33 · PDF
  25. Permanent Notice of Appearance (Trial Only) — USA v. Vazquez (S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)PDF
  26. Government's Third Response to the Standing Discovery OrderPDF
  27. Government's Fourth Response to the Standing Discovery OrderPDF
  28. Government's Fifth Response to the Standing Discovery OrderPDF
  29. Motion to Continue Trial by Carlos Vazquez. Responses due by 8/24/2021 — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 38, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Motion · PDF
  30. Order Continuing Trial as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 39, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Order · PDF
  31. ORDER REFERRING to Magistrate Judge Chris M.…Order · PDF
  32. FACTUAL PROFFER STATEMENT as to Carlos VazquezPDF
  33. Report and Recommendations on Plea of Guilty — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 44, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Opinion · PDF
  34. Government's Sixth Response to the Standing Discovery OrderPDF
  35. Objections to Presentence Investigation Report by Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 49, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)PDF
  36. Exhibit 1 - DeedExhibit · Dkt. 50.1 · PDF
  37. Motion to Continue Sentencing Hearing by Carlos Vazquez. Responses due by 11/15/2021 — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 51, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Motion · PDF
  38. Government's Seventh Response to the Standing Discovery OrderPDF
  39. Transcript of Change of Plea as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 54, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Transcript · PDF
  40. Response to 49 Objections to Presentence Investigation Report by USA as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 58, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Response or reply · PDF
  41. Transcript of Detention Hearing as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 59, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Transcript · PDF
  42. Renewed Motion to Continue Sentencing Hearing by Carlos Vazquez. Responses due by 11/29/2021 — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 60, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Motion · PDF
  43. Response in Opposition by USA as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 61, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Response or reply · PDF
  44. MOTION to Withdraw Plea of Guilty by Carlos VazquezMotion · PDF
  45. Amended Motion to Withdraw Plea of Guilty by Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 64, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)PDF
  46. Motion for Forfeiture of Property (Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture) — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 65, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Motion · PDF
  47. Text of Proposed OrderProposed order · Dkt. 65.1 · PDF
  48. Exhibit and Witness List by USA re Sentencing Hearing held on November — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 68, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Exhibit · PDF
  49. Order denying 64 Motion to Withdraw Plea of Guilty as to Carlos Vazquez (1) — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 69, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Order · PDF
  50. Order granting 65 Motion for Preliminary Order of Forfeiture of Property — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 70, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Order · PDF
  51. Vacated per DE 106 - Judgment as to Carlos Vazquez (1), Count(s) 1-2 — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 71, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Judgment · PDF
  52. Notice of Appeal re De 71 Judgment — USA v. VazquezNotice · PDF
  53. Motion to Withdraw and for Appointment of Appellate Counsel — USA v. Vazquez (S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Motion · PDF
  54. Certificate of Compliance Re Admitted EvidencePDF
  55. Hearing Exhibits from 11/16/2021 Sentencing 1-2 by USA as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 75, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Exhibit · PDF
  56. Exhibit AExhibit · Dkt. 75.1 · PDF
  57. Exhibit BExhibit · Dkt. 75.2 · PDF
  58. Motion for Disbursement of Bond as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 77, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Motion · PDF
  59. Acknowledgment of Receipt of NOA from USCA as to Carlos Vazquez re 73 Notice — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 79, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)PDF
  60. Order of Reference — USA v. Vazquez (S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Order · PDF
  61. Order Setting Hearing — USA v. Vazquez (S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Order · PDF
  62. Motion and Order for Disbursement of Bond as to Carlos Vazquez Bail Refunded — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 81, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Motion · PDF
  63. Order Granting Motion to Withdraw and Appointing Appellate Counsel — USA v. Vazquez (S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Order · PDF
  64. Notice of Assignment of Assistant Federal Public Defender as to Carlos Vazquez.…Notice · Dkt. 84 · PDF
  65. NOTICE of Formal Request for Removal from Legal Correspondence…Notice · PDF
  66. TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION FORM as to Carlos Vazquez re 73 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment,…Transcript · Dkt. 86 · PDF
  67. TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION FORM as to Carlos Vazquez re 73 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment,…Transcript · Dkt. 87 · PDF
  68. TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION FORM as to Carlos Vazquez re 73 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment,…Transcript · Dkt. 88 · PDF
  69. TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION FORM as to Carlos Vazquez re 73 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment,…Transcript · Dkt. 89 · PDF
  70. TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION FORM as to Carlos Vazquez re 73 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment,…Transcript · Dkt. 90 · PDF
  71. Court Reporter Acknowledgment as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 91, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)PDF
  72. COURT REPORTER ACKNOWLEDGMENT as to Carlos Vazquez re 73 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment,…Dkt. 92 · PDF
  73. TRANSCRIPT NOTIFICATION as to Carlos Vazquez - Transcript(s) ordered on:…Transcript · Dkt. 93 · PDF
  74. Transcript of change of plea hearing as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 94, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Transcript · PDF
  75. Transcript of status conference as to Carlos Vazquez held on 7-20-2021 — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 95, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Transcript · PDF
  76. Transcript of Sentencing Proceedings as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 97, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Transcript · PDF
  77. TRANSCRIPT NOTIFICATION as to Carlos Vazquez - Transcript ordered on 12/8/2021 by Robin Joy…Transcript · Dkt. 98 · PDF
  78. Transcript of Arraignment Hearing as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 100, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Transcript · PDF
  79. Eleventh Circuit Mandate — Order of Dismissal and Remand — USA v. Vazquez (S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)PDF
  80. Order Vacating Judgment and Dismissing Indictment as to Carlos Vazquez — USA v. Vazquez (Dkt. 106, S.D. Fla. No. 1:21-mj-02512, docketed in No. 1:21-cr-20231)Order · PDF

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