Local Rule LCrR 58.1: Magistrate Judges, Appeal from Judgments in Misdemeanor Cases - 18 U.S.C. § 3402

LCrR 58.1 Magistrate Judges, Appeal from Judgments in Misdemeanor Cases - 18 U.S.C. § 3402. An appeal from a judgment of conviction by a United States Magistrate Judge may be taken to a judge of the district court in accordance with Rule 58 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The appellant shall, within fourteen (14) days of the date of filing of the appeal, serve and submit a brief. The United States Attorney shall serve and submit a brief within fourteen (14) days after receipt of a copy of the appellant's brief. The appellant may serve and submit a reply brief within seven (7) days after receipt of the appellee's brief. The appeal shall be considered and disposed of on the briefs without hearing or oral argument unless the judge to whom the appeal is assigned specifically directs otherwise upon an application for such hearing or argument by one or both of the parties. Any appellant who fails to comply with this rule shall be deemed to have withdrawn the appeal. If the United States Attorney in any such appeal fails to comply with this rule, it shall be deemed that the United States Attorney does not oppose the appeal.