Defendant's Reply in Support of Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea — United States v. Bowens, No. 6:21-cr-00141
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Document 242, filed March 18, 2026 in Case No. 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-EJK in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, is Defendant's Reply in Support of Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea, submitted by Emmet Bowens pro se in response to the Government's Opposition. It cites Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(d)(2)(B) and says the plea occurred on the first day of trial after jury selection had begun, with no written plea agreement. It refers to a documented history of competency proceedings, including a prior finding of incompetency and later restoration. It asks the Court to grant the motion or conduct a hearing. A sworn declaration attached to the reply states the decision to plead guilty was made under confusion and pressure.
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“Defendant's Reply in Support of Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea — United States v. Bowens, No. 6:21-cr-00141.”
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Case 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-NWH Document 242 _ Filed 03/18/26 Page1of6 PagelbD 900 roo UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT ( tA MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA =| _ ORLANDO DIVISION io United States of America Emmet Bowens Case No. 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-EJK DEFENDANT’S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA Defendant Emmet Bowens respectfully submits this reply in response to the Government's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea. Legal Standard: Under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(d)(2)(B), a defendant may withdraw a guilty plea before sentencing if the defendant can demonstrate a fair and just reason for the request. Circumstances of the Plea: The plea occurred during the first day of trial after jury selection had begun. Defendant had prepared for trial and had not entered into a written plea agreement with the Government. Competency History: This case includes a documented history of competency proceedings including a prior finding of incompetency and later restoration. Prompt Request: Defendant moved to withdraw the guilty plea shortly after it was entered due to concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding the plea. Conclusion: Defendant respectfully requests that the Court grant the Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea or conduct a hearing regarding the circumstances of the plea. Respectfully submitted, Emmet Bowens Defendant, Pro Se John E. Polk Correctional Facility 211 Eslinger Way Sanford, FL 32773 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE | certify that a true and correct copy of this document was mailed to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida on this |. day of _A\arch_, 2026. Case 6:21-cr-00141-RBD-NWH Document 242 Filed 03/18/26 Page 2 of 6 PagelD 901 SWORN DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA |, Emmet Bowens, declare under penalty of perjury that the following statements are true and correct. 1. | entered a guilty plea during the first day of trial proceedings after jury selection had begun. 2. At the time | entered the plea, | was under significant stress and pressure due to the trial proceedings. 3. Prior to entering the plea | had prepared to proceed to trial. 4. This case includes a history of competency proceedings including a prior finding of incompetency and later restoration. 5. Because of these circumstances | believe my decision to plead guilty was made under confusion and pressure. | declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on: . é Emmet Bowens U.S. POSTAGE PAID FCM LG ENV HOLLY SPRINGS, MS 38635 MAR 12, 2026 32801 $1 63 R2305H128901-09 a il Clerk of Court United States District Court Middle District of Florida Orlando Division 401 West Central Boulevard, Suite 1200 Orlando, FL 32801 Document 242 Filed 03/18 Emmet Bowens alk/a Emmitt Bowens Defendant, Pro Se John E. Polk Correctional Facility Inmate ID #: 20250001 0733 211 Eslinger Way Sanford, FL 32773
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