United States v. Flores (4:24-cr-00306)

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A CourtListener docket for United States v. Flores, case 4:24-cr-00306, in the District Court, N.D. Texas, assigned to Terry R. Means. The first entry, on Dec 5, 2024, is a felony information with forfeiture notice as to James Flores, count 1. A Dec 11, 2024 minute entry records a guilty plea at arraignment before Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr., with plea entered by James Flores, Guilty Count 1, and a plea agreement and a factual resume are also docketed that day. On Dec 31, 2024 an electronic order accepted the report and recommendations on the guilty plea, and a Jan 29, 2025 order reassigned the matter to Senior United States District Judge Terry R. Means. The docket lists a Judgment on Sep 17, 2025 and an Amended Judgment on Sep 25, 2025.

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United States v. Flores ( 4:24-cr-00306 )

District Court, N.D. Texas

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Last Updated: May 17, 2026, 2:25 p.m.

Assigned To: Terry R. Means

Citation: United States v. Flores, 4:24-cr-00306, (N.D. Tex.)

Date Filed: Dec. 5, 2024

Date of Last Known Filing: Sept. 25, 2025

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Dec 5, 2024

FELONY INFORMATION with Forfeiture Notice as to James Flores (1) count 1. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. (jnp) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

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Dec 5, 2024

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Elizabeth Carr appearing for USA . (Clerk to set designation as: Assistant US Attorney). (If sealed documents that you are authorized to see were previously filed by U.S. Pretrial Services or U.S. Probation, you will require assistance to gain access to them and any related filings. Please call the clerk at 214.753.2240 during business hours to request access.) (Carr, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

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Dec 6, 2024

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney Christian L. Fernandez (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15111207) filed by James Flores (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) AZ Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order Order for PHV Admission)Attorney Conor Gray Bateman added to party James Flores(pty:dft) (Bateman, Conor) (Entered: 12/06/2024)

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Dec 6, 2024

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing for Attorney James P. Melendres (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15111262) filed by James Flores (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) AZ Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit(s) NY certificate, # 3 Proposed Order Order PHV Admission) (Bateman, Conor) (Entered: 12/06/2024)

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Dec 6, 2024

***Attorney update in case as to James Flores. Attorney Philip Berkeley Trout for USA added per 1 Information. Attorney Christian L. Fernandez for James Flores added per 4 . Attorney James P. Melendres for James Flores added per 5 . (jnp)

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Dec 9, 2024

ELECTRONIC ORDER as to James Flores: Initial Appearance and Guilty Plea at Arraignment set for 12/11/2024 09:30 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 2nd Floor, 501 W. 10th St. Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray Jr. Attorneys and defendant to be present in the courtroom at 9:00 a.m. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 12/9/2024) (mcrd) (Entered: 12/09/2024)

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Dec 9, 2024

Order Setting Deadline/Hearing

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Dec 9, 2024

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE as to James Flores (1) granting 4 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Christian L. Fernandez. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/9/2024) (jnp) (Entered: 12/09/2024)

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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

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Dec 9, 2024

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE as to James Flores (1) granting 5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of James P. Melendres. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/9/2024) (jnp) (Entered: 12/09/2024)

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Order on Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice

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Dec 11, 2024

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr.: Initial Appearance as to James Flores held on 12/11/2024. Date of Arrest: 12/11/2024. The judge issued the oral order required by Fed. R. Crim. P. 5(f)(1). Written order to follow. Gov't did not seek detention; O/ setting conditions of release entered; PR bond executed; Deft O/ released after proceeding. Attorney Appearances: AUSA - Matt Weybrecht; Defense - James P. Melendres. (No exhibits) Time in Court - :06. (Court Reporter: Zoie Williams) (Interpreter N/A.) (USPO Lee.) (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Dec 11, 2024

ORDER As to James Flores: This written order is entered pursuant to Rule 5(f)(1) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and is entered by the court on the first scheduled court date when both the prosecutor and defense counsel are present.By this order -- issued to the prosecution and defense counsel -- the court confirms the disclosure obligations of the prosecutor under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), and its progeny, and the possible consequences of violating such order under applicable law. Failure to do so may result in consequences such as the dismissal of the indictment or information, dismissal of individual charges, exclusion of evidence or witnesses, adverse jury instructions, contempt proceedings, and/or sanctions by the court. (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 12/11/2024) (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Rule 5(f)(1) Order

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Dec 11, 2024

ORDER SETTING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE as to James Flores (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 12/11/2024) (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Order/Notice Re: Conditions of Supervised Release AND ~Util Super U

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Dec 11, 2024

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr: Guilty Plea at Arraignment Hearing as to James Flores held on 12/11/2024. Plea entered by James Flores (1) Guilty Count 1. Attorney Appearances: AUSA - Matthew Robert Weybrecht; Defense - James P. Melendres. (No exhibits) Time in Court - :14. (Court Reporter: Zoie Williams) (Interpreter N/A.) (USPO N/A.) (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Dec 11, 2024

NOTICE/CONSENT REGARDING ENTRY OF A PLEA OF GUILTY as to James Flores (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Dec 11, 2024

WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by James Flores (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Dec 11, 2024

PLEA AGREEMENT as to James Flores (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Dec 11, 2024

Factual Resume as to James Flores (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Dec 11, 2024

Report and Recommendation on Guilty Plea as to James Flores re: 13 Consent Regarding Entry of a Plea of Guilty (Ordered by Magistrate Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr on 12/11/2024) (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Dec 11, 2024

ORDER SETTING SCHEDULE FOR SENTENCING as to James Flores: Presentence Investigation Report due by 2/5/2025. Objections to Presentence Investigation Report due by 2/19/2025. Presentence Investigation Addendum due by 3/5/2025. Objections to Presentence Investigation Addendum due by 3/12/2025. Sentencing set for 3/27/2025 at 09:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 4th Floor, 501 W. 10th St. Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Judge Mark Pittman. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/11/2024) (jnp) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Scheduling Order - Sentencing

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Dec 11, 2024

NOTICE Regarding Acceptance of Responsibility filed by USA as to James Flores (Weybrecht-DOJ, Matthew) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Dec 12, 2024

(Document restricted to court users only) Receipt for Surrender of Passport and Passport Card as to James Flores. (bcr) (Entered: 12/12/2024)

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Dec 12, 2024

Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order Governing Disclosure of Discovery Materials filed by USA as to James Flores (Weybrecht-DOJ, Matthew) (Entered: 12/12/2024)

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Dec 13, 2024

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE by Jeffrey Ryan McLaren-DOJ appearing for USA . (Clerk to set designation as: Assistant US Attorney). (If sealed documents that you are authorized to see were previously filed by U.S. Pretrial Services or U.S. Probation, you will require assistance to gain access to them and any related filings. Please call the clerk at 214.753.2240 during business hours to request access.) (McLaren-DOJ, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

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Dec 17, 2024

PROTECTIVE ORDER as to James Flores (1): Before the Court is the government's 22 Unopposed Motion for a Protective Order limiting disclosure of discovery materials. After consideration, the Court determines that the motion should be and is hereby granted. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/17/2024) (jnp) (Entered: 12/17/2024)

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Order on Motion for Protective Order

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Dec 26, 2024

Notice of Filing of Official Electronic Transcript of Initial Appearance Proceedings as to James Flores held on 12.11.24 before Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr.. Parties are notified of their duty to review and request redaction of the transcript. See Misc Order (MO) 61 and Special Order (SO) 19-1. If the transcript contains information that should be redacted under SO 19-1, contact the Operations Assistance Team at (214)753-2240 immediately. If the transcript contains personal identifiers that must be redacted under MO 61, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5.2 or Fed.R.Crim.P. 49.1, or if the transcript contains the name of a minor child victim or a minor child witness that must be redacted under 18 U.S.C. § 3509, file a Redaction Request - Transcript within 21 days. If no action is taken, the entire transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed. (13 pages) Court Reporter/Transcriber Zoie Williams, Telephone number 817.850.6630. A copy of the transcript may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the office of the clerk. Redaction Request under SO 19-1, due immediately. Redaction Request due 1/16/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/27/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/26/2025. (zow) (Entered: 12/26/2024)

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Dec 26, 2024

Notice of Filing of Official Electronic Transcript of Guilty Plea at Arraignment Proceedings as to James Flores held on 12.11.24 before Judge Hal R. Ray, Jr.. Parties are notified of their duty to review and request redaction of the transcript. See Misc Order (MO) 61 and Special Order (SO) 19-1. If the transcript contains information that should be redacted under SO 19-1, contact the Operations Assistance Team at (214)753-2240 immediately. If the transcript contains personal identifiers that must be redacted under MO 61, Fed.R.Civ.P. 5.2 or Fed.R.Crim.P. 49.1, or if the transcript contains the name of a minor child victim or a minor child witness that must be redacted under 18 U.S.C. § 3509, file a Redaction Request - Transcript within 21 days. If no action is taken, the entire transcript will be made available through PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed. (109 pages) Court Reporter/Transcriber Zoie Williams, Telephone number 817.850.6630. A copy of the transcript may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the office of the clerk. Redaction Request under SO 19-1, due immediately. Redaction Request due 1/16/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/27/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/26/2025. (zow) (Entered: 12/26/2024)

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Dec 31, 2024

ELECTRONIC ORDER Accepting 18 Report and Recommendations re: Guilty Plea as to James Flores (1). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 12/31/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 12/31/2024)

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Dec 31, 2024

Order on Report and Recommendations re: Guilty Plea

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Jan 29, 2025

ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT: It is ORDERED that this matter be reassigned to the docket of Senior United States District Judge Terry R. Means to conduct all further proceedings. The Clerk of Court is ordered to change the case letter designation to a 'Y'. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 1/29/2025) (jnp) (Entered: 01/29/2025)

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Order Transferring/Reassigning Defendant

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Jan 31, 2025

AMENDED ORDER SETTING SCHEDULE FOR SENTENCING as to James Flores: Presentence Investigation Report due by 2/12/2025. Objections to Presentence Investigation Report due by 2/26/2025. Presentence Investigation Addendum due by 3/12/2025. Sentencing set for 4/15/2025 at 10:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 501, 501 W. 10th St., Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Senior Judge Terry R Means. (Ordered by Senior Judge Terry R Means on 1/31/2025) (jnp) (Entered: 01/31/2025)

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Scheduling Order - Sentencing

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Apr 22, 2025

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S 43 UNOPPOSED MOTION TO CONTINUE PRESENTENCE REPORT OBJECTION DEADLINE as to James Flores: Objections to Presentence Investigation Report due by 4/29/2025. Presentence Investigation Addendum due by 5/13/2025. Sentencing set for 6/24/2025 at 10:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 501, 501 W. 10th St., Fort Worth, TX 76102-3673 before Senior Judge Terry R Means. (Clerk's Note: Docketed as a public order per DJ Chambers.) (Ordered by Senior Judge Terry R Means on 4/22/2025) (jnp) Modified docket text on 4/22/2025 (jnp). (Entered: 04/22/2025)

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Scheduling Order - Sentencing AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

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May 9, 2025

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Scheduling Order - Sentencing AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

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Aug 7, 2025

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

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Aug 13, 2025

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Order on Motion for Leave to File

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Sep 16, 2025

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Order/Notice Re: Conditions of Supervised Release

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Sep 17, 2025

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Judgment

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Sep 25, 2025

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Order on Motion to Amend/Correct

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Sep 25, 2025

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Amended Judgment

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