Initial Appearance and Arraignment on Indictment — USA v. Stephen Lawrence Murphy, No. 2:22-CR-0084-TOR-1 (Dkt. 11, E.D. Wash.)
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These minutes record the 07/27/2022 initial appearance and arraignment on indictment of Stephen Lawrence Murphy before Magistrate Judge James A. Goeke in the Eastern District of Washington, Case No. 2:22-CR-0084-TOR-1. Murphy appeared in custody with counsel, waived reading of the indictment and entered a not guilty plea to all counts. Based on the financial affidavit and a conflict with the Federal Defenders, the court appointed CJA Panel attorney Rob Seines. The government did not seek detention, and the court ordered release on conditions including no firearms, surrender of any passport, remaining in the Eastern District of Washington, substance testing and no contact with witnesses or victims. The hearing ran from 1:40 p.m. to 1:58 p.m.
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United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Magistrate Judge James A. Goeke
Spokane
USA v. STEPHEN LAWRENCE Case No. 2:22-CR-0084-TOR-1
MURPHY
Initial Appearance and Arraignment on Indictment: 07/27/2022
☒ Melissa Orosco, Courtroom Deputy ☒ Tyler Tornabene, US Atty
☒ Patrick J. Dennis, US Probation / Pretrial ☒ Rob Seines, Defense Atty
Services Officer
☒ Defendant present ☒ in custody USM ☒ Interpreter NOT REQUIRED
☐ USA Motion for Detention ☒ Rights given
☒ USA not seeking detention ☒ Acknowledgment of Rights filed
☒ Financial Affidavit (CJA 23) filed ☒ Defendant received copy of Indictment
☐ The Court will appoint the Federal Defenders ☒ Defendant waived reading of Indictment
☒ Based upon conflict with Federal Defenders, the ☐ Indictment read in open court
Court will appoint a CJA Panel Attorney
☐ PRE-Trial Services Report ordered ☐ POST Pre-Trial Services Report ordered
☒ AO199c Advice of Penalties & Sanctions filed
REMARKS
Defendant appeared, in custody, with counsel and acknowledged to the Court that his true and
correct name is STEPHEN LAWRENCE MURPHY.
Defendant was advised of his rights and the allegations contained in the Indictment.
“Not guilty” plea entered as to all counts.
Based on information contained in the Financial Affidavit, the Court appointed counsel from the
CJA Panel, Rob Seines, to represent Defendant in this matter.
Government is not seeking detention.
The Court ordered:
1. Oral order issued confirming the Government’s disclosure obligations under the Due Process
Protections Act and the possible consequences of violation of said order.
2. Discovery to be provided according to Local Rules on discovery.
3. Conditions of release imposed upon Defendant which were read to him in Court. Order
forthcoming.
Defendant to be released under the following conditions:
• Commit no new violation of state, local or federal law, to include no marijuana
• Report any contact with law enforcement to Pretrial Services within 1 business day and
may not work for United States government or any federal or state law enforcement agency
without first notifying your supervising Pretrial Services officer
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• Reside at residence approved by Pretrial Services and notify Pretrial Services within 24
hours of any change in address, phone number or employment
• Appear for all future hearings and surrender for sentence if sentence of imprisonment is
imposed
• Sign 199C
• No possession of firearm, dangerous weapon, or other destructive device
• Report to Pretrial Services in whatever frequency/manner they direct
• Call attorney at least once per week
• May not possess, ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce any firearm, or
ammunition
• No use or possession of narcotic drugs or other controlled substances, unless have valid
prescription, to include no marijuana
• Surrender passport and/or enhanced driver’s license and may not apply for new one during
pendency of case
• Remain in Eastern District of Washington while case is pending unless receive permission
in advance to travel outside of district
• Maintain or actively seek employment
• Avoid all contact, direct or indirect, with any witness or victim in case, with exception of
wife; however, they may not discuss the case
• Substance abuse evaluation and follow any treatment recommendations, as directed by
Pretrial Services
• Submit to random UA/BA/sweat patch testing as directed by Pretrial Services, or other
method as directed by Pretrial Services
• May not obstruct or attempt to obstruct or tamper with substance abuse testing
• Notify Pretrial Services within 24 hours of any change in address, phone number or
employment
Detention Hearing:
NA; USA not seeking detention.
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