Judgment — United States v. Robert Sloan Mateer, Central District of California (Document 118)

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A judgment and probation/commitment order in United States v. Robert Sloan Mateer, Docket No. CR 20-00580-ODW-1, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, filed April 20, 2023 as Document 118. The defendant was convicted on a guilty plea of use of unauthorized access devices under 18:1029(a)(2), possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine under 21:841(a)(1), and felon in possession of ammunition under 18:922(g)(1). The court imposed 120 months of imprisonment on Counts 1, 5 and 7, served concurrently, followed by 5 years of supervised release. The judgment orders a $300 special assessment and restitution of $937,173.88 to the EDD Investigation Division, joint and several with co-defendant Sarah Taylor Brown, waives fines and makes the preliminary order of forfeiture final.

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Case 2:20-cr-00580-ODW Document 118 Filed 04/20/23 Page 1 of 9 Page ID #:738

United States District Court
Central District of California

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA vs. Docket No. CR 20-00580-ODW-1

Defendant Robert Sloan Mateer Social Security No. 9 9 6 3
akas: (Last 4 digits)

JUDGMENT AND PROBATION/COMMITMENT ORDER

MONTH DAY YEAR
In the presence of the attorney for the government, the defendant appeared in person on this date. April 20, 2023

COUNSEL Ijeoma Uchechi Eke , DFPD
(Name of Counsel)

PLEA X GUILTY, and the court being satisfied that there is a factual basis for the plea. NOLO NOT
CONTENDERE GUILTY
FINDING There being a finding/verdict of GUILTY, defendant has been convicted as charged of the offense(s) of:
Count 1s: 18:1029(a)(2), 2(a) USE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS DEVICES, AIDING AND ABETTING; Count 5s:
21:841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A)(viii) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE; Count 7s:
18:922(g)(1) FELON IN POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION
JUDGMENT The Court asked whether there was any reason why judgment should not be pronounced. Because no sufficient cause to the
AND PROB/ contrary was shown, or appeared to the Court, the Court adjudged the defendant guilty as charged and convicted and ordered that:
COMM Pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, it is the judgment of the Court that the defendant is hereby committed to the
ORDER custody of the Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a term of:
120 months. This term consists of 120 months on Counts 1, 5 and 7, to be served
concurrently.

It is ordered that the defendant shall pay to the United States a special assessment of $300, which is due
immediately. Any unpaid balance shall be due during the period of imprisonment, at the rate of not less than
$25 per quarter, and pursuant to the Bureau of Prisons' Inmate Financial Responsibility Program.

It is ordered that the defendant shall pay restitution in the total amount of $937,173.88 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §
3663A.

The amount of restitution ordered shall be paid as follows:

Victim Amount

EDD Investigation Division $937,173.88

Restitution shall be due during the period of imprisonment, at the rate of not less than $25 per quarter, and
pursuant to the Bureau of Prisons' Inmate Financial Responsibility Program. If any amount of the restitution
remains unpaid after release from custody, nominal monthly payments of at least $200 shall be made during
the period of supervised release. These payments shall begin 90 days after the commencement of supervision.

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Restitution will be held jointly and severally liable with co-defendant Sarah Taylor Brown.

Nominal restitution payments are ordered as the Court finds that the defendant's economic circumstances do not
allow for either immediate or future payment of the amount ordered.

The defendant shall comply with Second Amended General Order No. 20-04.

Pursuant to Guideline § 5E1.2(a), all fines are waived as the Court finds that the defendant has established an
inability to pay any fine.

The Court has found that the property identified in the preliminary order of forfeiture is subject to forfeiture. The
preliminary order is incorporated by reference into this judgment and is final.

The Court recommends that the defendant be considered for participation in the Bureau of Prison's
Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP).

The Court recommends defendant to remain at MDC until June 1, 2023.

The Court recommends defendant to be housed at Lompoc or a facility in Mississippi (Yazu).

Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be placed on supervised release for a term of 5 years. This
term consists of 5 years on Count 5, and 3 years on Counts 1 and 7, all such terms to run concurrently under the
following terms and conditions:

1. The defendant shall comply with the rules and regulations of the United States Probation &
Pretrial Services Office and Second Amended General Order 20-04.

2. The defendant shall refrain from any unlawful use of a controlled substance. The defendant shall
submit to one drug test within 15 days of release from custody and at least two periodic drug tests
thereafter, not to exceed eight tests per month, as directed by the Probation Officer.

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3. The defendant shall participate in an outpatient substance abuse treatment and counseling program
that includes urinalysis, breath or sweat patch testing, as directed by the Probation Officer. The
defendant shall abstain from using alcohol and illicit drugs, and from abusing prescription
medications during the period of supervision.

4. During the course of supervision, the Probation Officer, with the agreement of the defendant and
defense counsel, may place the defendant in a residential drug treatment program approved by
the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office for treatment of narcotic addiction or drug
dependency, which may include counseling and testing, to determine if the defendant has
reverted to the use of drugs. The defendant shall reside in the treatment program until discharged
by the Program Director and Probation Officer.

5. As directed by the Probation Officer, the defendant shall pay all or part of the costs of the
Court-ordered treatment to the aftercare contractors during the period of community supervision.
The defendant shall provide payment and proof of payment as directed by the Probation Officer.
If the defendant has no ability to pay, no payment shall be required.

6. During the period of community supervision, the defendant shall pay the special assessment and
restitution in accordance with this judgment's orders pertaining to such payment.

7. The defendant shall cooperate in the collection of a DNA sample from himself.

8. The defendant shall apply all monies received from income tax refunds, lottery winnings,
inheritance, judgments and any other financial gains to the Court-ordered financial obligation.

9. The defendant shall submit his person, property, house, residence, vehicle, papers, computers (as
defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1030(e)(1)), cell phones, other electronic communications or data storage
devices or media, email accounts, social media accounts, cloud storage accounts, or other areas
under the defendant's control, to a search conducted by a United States Probation Officer or law
enforcement officer. Failure to submit to a search may be grounds for revocation. The defendant
shall warn any other occupants that the premises may be subject to searches pursuant to this
condition. Any search pursuant to this condition will be conducted at a reasonable time and in a
reasonable manner upon reasonable suspicion that the defendant has violated a condition of his
supervision and that the areas to be searched contain evidence of this violation.
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Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a), the Court shall impose a sentence sufficient, but not greater than
necessary, to comply with the purposes set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection. The Court, in
determining the particular sentence to be imposed, shall consider -

The nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the defendant;

2. The need for the sentence imposed --

a. To reflect the seriousness of the offense; to promote respect for the law, and to provide just
punishment for the offense;

b. To afford adequate deterrence to future criminal conduct;

c. To protect the public from further crimes of the defendant; and

d. To provide the defendant with needed educational correctional treatment in the most effective
manner.

3. The kinds of sentences available;

4. The guideline sentencing range;

5. The need to avoid unwarranted sentence disparities among defendants with similar records who have
been found guilty of similar conduct.

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In addition to the special conditions of supervision imposed above, it is hereby ordered that the Standard Conditions of Probation
and Supervised Release within this judgment be imposed. The Court may change the conditions of supervision, reduce or extend
the period of supervision, and at any time during the supervision period or within the maximum period permitted by law, may issue
a warrant and revoke supervision for a violation occurring during the supervision period.

April 20, 2023
Date U. S. District Judge

It is ordered that the Clerk deliver a copy of this Judgment and Probation/Commitment Order to the U.S. Marshal or other qualified
officer.

Clerk, U.S. District Court

April 20, 2023 By Sheila English /s/
Filed Date Deputy Clerk

The defendant must comply with the standard conditions that have been adopted by this court (set forth below).

STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND SUPERVISED RELEASE

While the defendant is on probation or supervised release pursuant to this judgment:

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1. The defendant must not commit another federal, state, or 9. The defendant must not knowingly associate with any persons
local crime; engaged in criminal activity and must not knowingly associate
with any person convicted of a felony unless granted
2. The defendant must report to the probation office in the permission to do so by the probation officer. This condition
federal judicial district of residence within 72 hours of will not apply to intimate family members, unless the court
imposition of a sentence of probation or release from has completed an individualized review and has determined
imprisonment, unless otherwise directed by the probation that the restriction is necessary for protection of the
officer; community or rehabilitation;

3. The defendant must report to the probation office as 10. The defendant must refrain from excessive use of alcohol and
instructed by the court or probation officer; must not purchase, possess, use, distribute, or administer any
narcotic or other controlled substance, or any paraphernalia
4. The defendant must not knowingly leave the judicial related to such substances, except as prescribed by a
district without first receiving the permission of the court physician;
or probation officer;
11. The defendant must notify the probation officer within 72
5. The defendant must answer truthfully the inquiries of the hours of being arrested or questioned by a law enforcement
probation officer, unless legitimately asserting his or her officer;
Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination as to
new criminal conduct; 12. For felony cases, the defendant must not possess a firearm,
ammunition, destructive device, or any other dangerous
6. The defendant must reside at a location approved by the weapon;
probation officer and must notify the probation officer at
least 10 days before any anticipated change or within 72 13. The defendant must not act or enter into any agreement with
hours of an unanticipated change in residence or persons a law enforcement agency to act as an informant or source
living in defendant’s residence; without the permission of the court;

7. The defendant must permit the probation officer to 14. The defendant must follow the instructions of the probation
contact him or her at any time at home or elsewhere and officer to implement the orders of the court, afford adequate
must permit confiscation of any contraband prohibited by deterrence from criminal conduct, protect the public from
law or the terms of supervision and observed in plain further crimes of the defendant; and provide the defendant
view by the probation officer; with needed educational or vocational training, medical care,
or other correctional treatment in the most effective manner.
8. The defendant must work at a lawful occupation unless
excused by the probation officer for schooling, training,
or other acceptable reasons and must notify the probation
officer at least ten days before any change in
employment or within 72 hours of an unanticipated
change;

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The defendant must also comply with the following special conditions (set forth below).

STATUTORY PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF FINANCIAL SANCTIONS

The defendant must pay interest on a fine or restitution of more than $2,500, unless the court waives interest or unless the
fine or restitution is paid in full before the fifteenth (15th) day after the date of the judgment under 18 U.S.C. § 3612(f)(1).
Payments may be subject to penalties for default and delinquency under 18 U.S.C. § 3612(g). Interest and penalties pertaining to
restitution, however, are not applicable for offenses completed before April 24, 1996. Assessments, restitution, fines, penalties, and
costs must be paid by certified check or money order made payable to “Clerk, U.S. District Court.” Each certified check or money
order must include the case name and number. Payments must be delivered to:

United States District Court, Central District of California

Attn: Fiscal Department

255 East Temple Street, Room 1178

Los Angeles, CA 90012

or such other address as the Court may in future direct.

If all or any portion of a fine or restitution ordered remains unpaid after the termination of supervision, the defendant must
pay the balance as directed by the United States Attorney’s Office. 18 U.S.C. § 3613.

The defendant must notify the United States Attorney within thirty (30) days of any change in the defendant’s mailing
address or residence address until all fines, restitution, costs, and special assessments are paid in full. 18 U.S.C. § 3612(b)(l)(F).

The defendant must notify the Court (through the Probation Office) and the United States Attorney of any material change
in the defendant’s economic circumstances that might affect the defendant’s ability to pay a fine or restitution, as required by 18
U.S.C. § 3664(k). The Court may also accept such notification from the government or the victim, and may, on its own motion or
that of a party or the victim, adjust the manner of payment of a fine or restitution under 18 U.S.C. § 3664(k). See also 18 U.S.C. §
3572(d)(3) and for probation 18 U.S.C. § 3563(a)(7).

Payments will be applied in the following order:

1. Special assessments under 18 U.S.C. § 3013;

2. Restitution, in this sequence (under 18 U.S.C. § 3664(i), all non-federal victims must be paid before the United

States is paid):

Non-federal victims (individual and corporate),

Providers of compensation to non-federal victims,

The United States as victim;

3. Fine;

4. Community restitution, under 18 U.S.C. § 3663(c); and

5. Other penalties and costs.

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RETURN

I have executed the within Judgment and Commitment as follows:

Defendant delivered on to
Defendant noted on appeal on
Defendant released on
Mandate issued on
Defendant’s appeal
determined on
Defendant delivered on to

at
the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons, with a certified copy of the within Judgment and Commitment.

United States Marshal

By
Date Deputy Marshal

CERTIFICATE

I hereby attest and certify this date that the foregoing document is a full, true and correct copy of the original on file in my office,
and in my legal custody.

Clerk, U.S. District Court

By
Filed Date Deputy Clerk

FOR U.S. PROBATION OFFICE USE ONLY

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Upon a finding of violation of probation or supervised release, I understand that the court may (1) revoke supervision, (2) extend the
term of supervision, and/or (3) modify the conditions of supervision.

These conditions have been read to me. I fully understand the conditions and have been provided a copy of them.

(Signed)

Defendant Date

U. S. Probation Officer/Designated Witness Date

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