UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
WESTERN DIVISION
CRIM. NO.: 5:23-CR-00021-FL-RN
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA )
) MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO
v. ) FILE RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT’S
) MOTION TO DISMISS
CARLOS ALSTON )
The United States of America, by and through the undersigned Assistant
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, respectfully
requests a fourteen (14) day extension of time to file a response to Defendant’s Motion
to Dismiss (DE 17). The current response deadline is March 14, 2023.
The issues raised by the defendant require additional time for the government
to investigate and respond properly.
Counsel for the defendant has been contacted and does not object to the motion.
WHEREFORE, the United States moves this Court to extend the time allowed
to file a response to Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss. A proposed order is attached.
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Respectfully submitted this 10th day of March, 2023.
MICHAEL F. EASLEY, JR.
United States Attorney
BY: /s/ Sarah E. Nokes
SARAH E. NOKES
Assistant United States Attorney
Criminal Division
U.S. Attorney’s Office, EDNC
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2100
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Sarah.nokes@usdoj.gov
Telephone: 919-856-4286
VA Bar No. 82472
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This certifies that a copy of this motion has, this 10th day of March, 2023, been
served upon Counsel for the defendant via CM/ECF to:
Edward D. Gray
Federal Public Defender’s Office
150 Fayetteville Street
Suite 450
Raleigh, NC 27601
MICHAEL F. EASLEY, JR
United States Attorney
BY: /s/ Sarah E. Nokes
SARAH E. NOKES
Assistant United States Attorney
Criminal Division
U.S. Attorney’s Office, EDNC
150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2100
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Sarah.nokes@usdoj.gov
Telephone: 919-856-4286
VA Bar No. 82472
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