United States of America v. Matthew Morgan

Burlington, Vermont bank larceny criminal defense lawyer represented Matthew Morgan, age 51, who was charged with bank larceny.



On December 3, 2020, a federal grand jury in Burlington returned a one count indictment charging Morgan with stealing money and property worth more than $1000 from Citizens Bank, a federally-insured financial institution. The charge stems from the theft of an ATM machine from the University of Vermont campus last September. At the time of the theft, the ATM machine contained about $23,000 in cash. The indictment also seeks to forfeit a 2011 Jeep Patriot automobile, which allegedly was bought with proceeds of the ATM theft.



The United States Attorney emphasizes that the charge against Morgan is merely an accusation and that he is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty.



If convicted, Morgan faces up to ten years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000. The actual sentence would be determined with reference to federal sentencing guidelines.



This case was investigated by the University of Vermont Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.



Morgan is represented by Assistant Federal Defender Stephen Barth. The prosecutor is Assistant U.S. Attorney Gregory Waples.



18:2113(b) & 2.F ROBBERY OF PROPERTY OR MONEY > $1000 - with intent to steal, took property and money having value exceeding $1000 from Citizens Bank

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12/21/2020 20 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge John M. Conroy: Initial Appearance and Arraignment as to Matthew Morgan held on 12/21/2020. Present by video conference are AUSA Gregory Waples for the gov't, AFPD Steven Barth for deft, and deft from NWCF. Consent to participate via video conference submitted and approved by the Court. Court informs deft of rights. Deft sworn and Court makes inquiries. Financial affidavit reviewed. Court reads Indictment and deft enters plea of not guilty. Gov't reports on nature and extent of discovery. Statements by counsel re time required for filing pretrial motions. Court makes findings. Gov't moves for detention and deft has no objection at this time. ORAL ORDER: Consistent with Fed. R. Crim. P. 5(f), Court confirms disclosure obligation of the prosecutor under Brady v. Maryland and possible consequences of violating such Order. ORDERED: Court appoints counsel on behalf of deft. Pretrial Motions to be filed by 3/22/2021. 17 MOTION for Detention is granted as unopposed. Deft to be detained pending further proceedings. (Court Reporter: Recorded) (hbc) (Entered: 12/21/2020)

12/21/2020 21 CONSENT to Participate in Hearing Via Video Conference re Initial Appearance and Arraignment scheduled for 12/21/2020 at 10:00 AM as to Matthew Morgan. Signed by Judge John M. Conroy on 12/21/2020. (hbc) (Entered: 12/21/2020)

12/21/2020 22 CJA 23 Financial Affidavit as to Matthew Morgan. (Document image is sealed) (hbc) (Entered: 12/21/2020)

12/21/2020 23 CRIMINAL PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER as to Matthew Morgan. Motions due by 3/22/2021. Time excluded from 12/21/2020 to 3/22/2021. Signed by Judge John M. Conroy on 12/21/2020. (hbc) (Entered: 12/21/2020)

12/21/2020 24 ORDER of Prosecutorial Obligation Under Fed. R. Crim. P. 5(f) as to Matthew Morgan. Signed by Judge John M. Conroy on 12/21/2020. (hbc) (Entered: 12/21/2020)

12/21/2020 25 ORDER OF DETENTION as to Matthew Morgan. Signed by Judge John M. Conroy on 12/21/2020. (hbc) (Entered: 12/21/2020)