Free Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply - District Court of Connecticut - Connecticut

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT : : CRIMINAL NO. 3:03CR3(EBB) : : : March 24, 2005 : : : :

UNITED STATES vs. ANTHONY D. AUTORINO Defendant.

MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME

The defendant, Anthony D. Autorino, by his undersigned attorneys, hereby moves pursuant to Rule 7(b) of the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, which is made applicable to criminal proceedings by Rule 1(c) of the Local Criminal Rules, for a two-week extension of time, through and until April 15, 2005, to file briefs in response to the Government's March 4, 2005 Motion Requesting Hearing Regarding Conflict of Interest and March 11 ,2005 Motion In Limine to Exclude Evidence in the above-captioned matter. In support of this motion, counsel states as follows:

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The defendant has been charged in a seven-count indictment with defrauding the

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in connection with a series of financial transactions dating back approximately 10 years. 2) Jury selection is scheduled for June 14, 2005 with the trial of this matter scheduled

to begin on June 15, 2005. 3) The undersigned counsel was on vacation during the week of March 14, 2005, so he

was unable to meet with the defendant concerning the Government's motions during that week. 4) The defendant's brother passed away on March 20, 2005. The defendant has been

dealing with the loss, and his elderly father, since that time. 5) Accordingly, the undersigned counsel will not be able to consult with the defendant

until the week of March 28th, at the earliest. It is important that counsel consult with the defendant on the pending motions, especially the Motion In Limine to Exclude Evidence, as they may have a tremendous impact on the trial of this matter. 6) matter. 7) Counsel for the government does not object to this request. The requested extension of time will not adversely affect the scheduled trial of this

8)

No prior request for an extension of time has been made.

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DEFENDANT, ANTHONY AUTORINO

By

_____________________________ Stanley A. Twardy, Jr. (ct05096) Day, Berry & Howard LLP One Canterbury Green Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 977-7300 His Attorneys

CERTIFICATION

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing was mailed via first-class mail, postage prepaid, on this date to: James G. Genco Esq. Thomas V. Daily Esq. Assistant United States Attorneys Office of the United States Attorney Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse 450 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103

___________________________________ Stanley A. Twardy, Jr.

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