Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number Case No. 05-CR-0022-CVE. Judges Claire Eagan Acts Crimes And Criminal Procedure — General Provisions — Criminal Procedure — Adequate Representation Of Defendants See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. JOHN ELDRIDGE CONE, Defendant. OPINION AND ORDER CLAIRE EAGAN, District Judge Now before the Court is defendant's Motion for Expert Services (Dkt. # 85), requesting Court authorization for the distribution of funds for expert services. Defendant seeks funds for retesting of the quantity and purity of certain drugs seized during the search of his residence. By statute, the Court is permitted to authorize up to $1600 in compensation for expert services, unless additional compensation is "necessary to provide fair compensation for services of an unusual character or duration." 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(e)(3). Defendant seeks up to $500 for such testing. Clearly, the test results are critical to the decision defendant must make as to whether to proceed to jury trial and the consequences of a guilty plea. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(e), defendant's motion (Dkt. # 85) is granted insofar as it requests funding of up to $500 for expert services, including any prepayment which is required. Defense counsel is directed to complete and submit immediately an Authorization and Voucher for Expert and Other Services, CJA Form 21.