United States v. Bojo
1:24-po-00062
| E.D. Cal. | Jun 3, 2025Background:
- The consolidated bench trial of United States v. Thomas A. Bojo and Evelia GilVillalobos occurred on June 3, 2025, in the Eastern District of California.
- Both defendants faced charges for violations of several subsections of 41 C.F.R. § 102-74, stemming from their conduct on federal property.
- Defendants filed a motion to suppress statements allegedly made by GilVillalobos under the Fourth and Fifth Amendments.
- The court deferred ruling on the motion to suppress unless the contested statements were introduced; they were not.
- After the presentation of evidence, the court found Bojo guilty of three regulatory violations and GilVillalobos guilty of four.
- Sentencing was set for August 13, 2025, with memoranda due August 6, 2025; the matter was also referred to probation for a limited report.
Issues:
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suppression of Defendant GilVillalobos' statements | Government did not rely on the contested statements | Statements should be suppressed under 4th/5th Amendments | Denied as moot; statements not considered |
| Guilt under 41 C.F.R. violations | Defendants violated multiple regulatory provisions | (Not detailed in order; arguments not specified) | Both defendants found guilty |
| Timing of Sentencing | No objection; sentencing should follow verdict | Requested additional time to prepare for sentencing | Sentencing set in August |
| Case Management: Filing Deadline for Sentencing Memos | N/A | Requested time for memo preparation | Deadline set for memos |
Key Cases Cited
- None cited in the opinion.