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HANNI M. FAKHOURY California Bar No. 252629 FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF SAN DIEGO, INC. 225 Broadway, Suite 900 San Diego, California 92101-5008 Telephone: (619) 234-8467 [email protected] Attorneys for Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA (HONORABLE MARILYN L. HUFF) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CASE NO.: 08CR2266-H Date: August 18, 2008 Time: 2:00 p.m. NOTICE OF MOTIONS AND MOTIONS TO: (1) (2) (3) COMPEL DISCOVERY; PRESERVE EVIDENCE; AND GRANT LEAVE TO FILE FURTHER MOTIONS

LIONEL VALENZUELA-CARRANZA, Defendant.

KAREN P. HEWITT, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, AND DALE A. BLANKENSHIP, ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on August 18, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel may

be heard, defendant, Lionel Valenzuela-Carranza, by and through his attorneys, Hanni M. Fakhoury and Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., will ask this Court to enter an order granting the following motions. /// /// /// /// /// /// ///

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MOTIONS Defendant, LIONEL VALENZUELA-CARRANZA, by and through his attorneys, Hanni M. Fakhoury and Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., asks this Court pursuant to the United States Constitution, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and all other applicable statutes, case law, and local rules for an order to: (1) (2) (3) Compel Discovery; Preserve Evidence; and Grant Leave to File Further Motions.

These motions are based upon the instant motions and notice of motions, the attached statement of facts and memorandum of points and authorities, the files and records in the above-captioned matter, and any and all other materials that may come to this Court's attention prior to or during the hearing of these motions. Respectfully submitted,

s/ Hanni M. Fakhoury HANNI M. FAKHOURY Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. Attorneys for Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Counsel for Defendant certifies that the foregoing pleading is true and accurate to the best of his information and belief, and that a copy of the foregoing document has been served this day upon: DALE A. BLANKENSHIP Assistant United States Attorney U S Attorneys Office Southern District of California 880 Front Street Room 6293 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 557-5610 Fax: (619) 235-2757 Email: [email protected] Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Hanni M. Fakhoury HANNI M. FAKHOURY Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. Attorneys for Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza

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HANNI M. FAKHOURY California Bar No. 252629 FEDERAL DEFENDERS OF SAN DIEGO, INC. 225 Broadway, Suite 900 San Diego, California 92101-5008 Telephone: (619) 234-8467 [email protected] Attorneys for Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA (HONORABLE MARILYN L. HUFF) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) I. STATEMENT OF FACTS On July 9, 2008, a one count indictment was handed down by the June 2008 grand jury charging Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza with attempted entry after deportation, in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1326. II. MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY AND PRESERVE EVIDENCE Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza moves for production of the following discovery. This request is not limited to those items that the prosecutor knows of, but rather includes all discovery listed below that is in the custody, control, care, or knowledge of any "closely related investigative [or other] agencies." See United States v. Bryan, 868 F.2d 1032 (9th Cir. 1989). Specifically, Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza moves for the production of the following evidence: // CASE NO.: 08CR2266-H STATEMENT OF FACTS AND MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTIONS

LIONEL VALENZUELA-CARRANZA, Defendant.

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1. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza's Statements. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests the government disclose any and all written, recorded and oral statements made by him, as well any written summaries of his oral statements contained in the handwritten notes of any Government agent. Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(a)(1)(A). The Advisory Committee Notes and the 1991 amendments to Rule 16 make clear that the Government must reveal all of Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza's statements, whether written or oral, regardless of whether the Government intends to make any use of those statements. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza specifically requests all audio and videotaped copies of his statements and any rough notes taken pertaining to the substance of his statements. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests that the government provide him with a court-certified transcript of the compact disc depicting Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza's post-arrest interrogation by the agents. Furthermore, pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(a)(1)(B)(i), Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests copies of the audio tapes of any taped telephone call made while he was or is in custody. 2. Arrest Reports, Notes and Dispatch Tapes. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests the Government to turn over all arrest reports, notes, dispatch or any other tapes and TECS records that relate to the circumstances surrounding his arrest or any questioning. This request includes, but is not limited to, any rough notes, records, reports, transcripts or other documents in which statements of Mr. ValenzuelaCarranza or any other discoverable material is contained. Such material is discoverable under Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(a)(1)(A) and Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963). The Government must produce arrest reports, investigator's notes, memos from arresting officers, dispatch tapes, sworn statements, and prosecution reports pertaining to Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza. See Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(a)(1)(B) and (c), Fed. R. Crim. P. 26.2. Specifically, Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests copies of any Report of Investigation ("ROI") or Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien ("I-213") written in his case. 3. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza's "A-File." Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests the Court enter an order giving him the opportunity for his attorney and/or a defense investigator to inspect and copy the entire contents of his immigration "A-File" at a time mutually convenient to both parties. A proposed order will be sent via electronic mail to Chambers as well as to the Assistant United States Attorney. // 2 08CR2266-H

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4. Brady Material. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests all documents, statements, agents' reports, and tangible evidence favorable to Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza on the issue of guilt and/or which affects the credibility of the Government's witnesses and the Government's case. Under Brady, impeachment as well as exculpatory evidence falls within the definition of evidence favorable to the accused. United States v. Bagley, 473 U.S. 667 (1985); United States v. Agurs, 427 U.S. 97 (1976). Further, Brady requires the government disclose any information that may result in a lower sentence under the sentencing guidelines, notwithstanding its advisory nature, because it is exculpatory and/or mitigating evidence. 5. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza's Prior Record. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests disclosure of his prior criminal record. Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(a)(1)(B). 6. Any Proposed 404(b) Evidence. Evidence of prior similar acts is discoverable under Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(a)(1)(c) and Fed. R. Evid. 404(b) and 609. In addition, under Fed. R. Evid. 404(b), "upon request of the accused, the prosecution . . . shall provide reasonable notice in advance of trial . . . of the general nature . . . ." of any evidence the government proposes to introduce under Fed. R. Evid. 404(b) at trial. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests the government "articulate precisely the evidential hypothesis by which a fact of consequence may be inferred from the other acts evidence." United States v. Mehrmanesh, 689 F.2d 822, 830 (9th Cir. 1982) (emphasis added; internal citations omitted); see also United States v. Brooke, 4 F.3d 1480, 1483 (9th Cir. 1993) (reaffirming Mehrmanesh and reversing convictions). Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests three weeks notice before trial to give the defense time to adequately investigate and prepare for trial. 7. Evidence Seized. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests production of evidence seized as a result of any search, either warrantless or with a warrant. Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(a)(1)(c). 8. Request for Preservation of Evidence. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza specifically requests the preservation of all physical evidence that may be destroyed, lost, or otherwise put out of the possession, custody, or care of the Government and which relates to the arrest or the events leading to the arrest in this case. This request includes, but is not limited to, the results of any fingerprint analysis, Mr. ValenzuelaCarranza's personal effects, and any evidence seized from Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza. 9. Tangible Objects. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests the opportunity to inspect, copy, and test, as necessary, all other documents and tangible objects, including photographs, books, papers, documents, 3 08CR2266-H

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fingerprint analyses, or copies of portions thereof, which are material to the defense, intended for use in the Government's case-in-chief, or were obtained from or belong to Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza. Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(a)(1)(c). Specifically, Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests copies of the audio tapes of his alleged prior deportations or removals. 10. Expert Witnesses. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests the name, qualifications, and a written summary of the testimony of any person that the Government intends to call as an expert witness during its case in chief. Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(a)(1)(E). The defense requests the notice of expert testimony be provided a minimum of two weeks prior to trial so the defense can properly prepare to address and respond to this testimony, including obtaining its own expert and/or investigating the opinions, credentials of the Government's expert and a hearing in advance of trial to determine the admissibility of qualifications of any expert. See Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137, 152 (1999) (trial judge is "gatekeeper" and must determine, reliability and relevancy of expert testimony and such determinations may require "special briefing or other proceedings"). 11. Scientific and Other Information. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests the results of any scientific or other tests or examinations conducted by any Government agency or their subcontractors in connection with this case. See Fed. R. Crim. P. 16(a)(1)(D). 12. Henthorn Material. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests that the Assistant United States

Attorney ("AUSA") assigned to this case oversee (not personally conduct) a review of all personnel files of each agent involved in the present case for impeachment material. See Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419 (1995) (holding that "the individual prosecutor has a duty to learn of any favorable evidence known to the others acting on the Government's behalf in the case, including the police"); United States v. Henthorn, 931 F.2d 29 (9th Cir. 1991); United States v. Jennings, 960 F.2d 1488 (9th Cir. 1992) (AUSA may not be ordered to personally conduct examination of records; appropriate Government agency may review files and notify AUSA of contents as long as AUSA makes the determination regarding material to be disclosed); United States v. Herring, 83 F.3d 1120 (9th Cir. 1996) (accord). 13. Evidence of Bias or Motive to Lie. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests any evidence that any prospective Government witness is biased or prejudiced against Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza, or has a motive to falsify or distort his or her testimony. 4 08CR2266-H

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14. Impeachment Evidence. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests any evidence that any prospective Government witness has engaged in any criminal act whether or not resulting in a conviction and whether any witness has made a statement favorable to Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza. See Fed. R. Evid. 608, 609 and 613; Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963). 15. Evidence of Criminal Investigation of Any Government Witness. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests any evidence that any prospective witness is under investigation by federal, state or local authorities for any criminal conduct. 16. Evidence Affecting Perception, Recollection, Ability to Communicate, or Truth Telling. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests any evidence, including any medical or psychiatric report or evaluation, that tends to show that any prospective witness' ability to perceive, remember, communicate, or tell the truth is impaired, and any evidence that a witness has ever used narcotics or other controlled substances, or has ever been an alcoholic. 17. Witness Addresses. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests the name and last known address of each prospective Government witness. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza also requests the name and last known address of every witness to the crime or crimes charged (or any of the overt acts committed in furtherance thereof) who will not be called as a Government witness. 18. Name of Witnesses Favorable to Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests the name of any witness who made an arguably favorable statement concerning Mr. ValenzuelaCarranza or who could not identify him or who was unsure of his identity, or participation in the crime charged. 19. Statements Relevant to the Defense. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests disclosure of any statement relevant to any possible defense or contention that he might assert in his defense. 20. Giglio Information & Agreements Between the Government and Witnesses. Pursuant to Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972), Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests all statements and/or promises, express or implied, made to any witness, in exchange for their testimony in this case, and all other information which could be used for impeachment. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza also requests discovery regarding any other express or implicit promise, understanding, offer of immunity, of past, present, or future compensation, or any other kind of agreement, promise, or understanding, including any implicit 5 08CR2266-H

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understanding relating to criminal or civil income tax, forfeiture or fine liability, between any prospective Government witness and the Government (federal, state and/or local). This request also includes any discussion with a potential witness about or advice concerning any contemplated prosecution, or any possible plea bargain, even if no bargain was made, or the advice not followed, and specifically includes any discussion with a potential witness regarding that witness' immigration status and/or any affect that the witness' statements or lack thereof might have on that status, including the granting or revoking of such immigration status or any other immigration status, including but not limited to citizenship, nationality, a green card, border crossing card, parole letter, or permission to remain in the United States. 21. Informants and Cooperating Witnesses. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests disclosure of the names and addresses of all informants or cooperating witnesses used or to be used in this case, and in particular, disclosure of any informant who was a percipient witness in this case or otherwise participated in the crime charged against Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza. The Government must disclose the informant's identity and location, as well as the existence of any other percipient witness unknown or unknowable to the defense. Roviaro v. United States, 353 U.S. 53, 61-62 (1957). The Government must disclose any information derived from informants which exculpates or tends to exculpate Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza. Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) 22. Bias by Informants or Cooperating Witnesses. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests disclosure of any information indicating bias on the part of any informant or cooperating witness. Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972). Such information includes, but is not limited to, any inducements, favors, payments or threats that were made to the witness in order to secure cooperation with the authorities. 23. Jencks Act Material. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests production in advance of trial of all material, including dispatch tapes, which the Government must produce pursuant to the Jencks Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3500. Advance production will avoid the possibility of delay at trial to allow Mr. ValenzuelaCarranza to investigate the Jencks material. A verbal acknowledgment that "rough" notes constitute an accurate account of the witness' interview is sufficient for the report or notes to qualify as a statement under § 3500(e)(1). Campbell v. United States, 373 U.S. 487, 490-92 (1963); see United States v. Boshell, 952 F.2d 1101 (9th Cir. 1991) (agent's interview notes reviewed with interviewee subject to Jencks Act). // 6 08CR2266-H

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24. Residual Request. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza intends by this discovery motion to invoke his rights to discovery to the fullest extent possible under the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Constitution and laws of the United States. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza requests that the Government provide him and his attorney with the above requested material sufficiently in advance of trial to avoid unnecessary delay prior to cross-examination. III. MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE ADDITIONAL MOTIONS Defense counsel has received 55 pages of discovery in this case. As more information comes to light, due to the Government providing additional discovery in response to these motions or an order of this Court, the defense may find it necessary to file further motions. It is, therefore, requested that defense counsel be allowed the opportunity to file further motions based upon information gained through the discovery process. Specifically, defense counsel has not yet had an opportunity to examine Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza' immigration A-file yet. After examining his A-file, Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza anticipates he may file a motion to attack any alleged deportations. Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza thus requests an opportunity to file further motions upon review of his A-file. IV. CONCLUSION For the foregoing reasons, Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza respectfully requests that the Court grant the above motions. Respectfully submitted,

s/ Hanni M. Fakhoury HANNI M. FAKHOURY Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. Attorneys for Mr. Valenzuela-Carranza

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