Filed: Mar. 21, 2016
Latest Update: Mar. 21, 2016
Summary: ORDER OF DETENTION ALKA SAGAR , Magistrate Judge . I. The Court conducted a detention hearing: [] On motion of the Government [18 U.S.C. 3142(f)(1)] in a case allegedly involving a narcotics or controlled substance offense with maximum sentence of ten or more years. [x] On motion by the Government or on the Court's own motion [18 U.S.C. 3142(f)(2)] in a case allegedly involving a serious risk that the defendant will flee. The Court concludes that the Government is not entitled to
Summary: ORDER OF DETENTION ALKA SAGAR , Magistrate Judge . I. The Court conducted a detention hearing: [] On motion of the Government [18 U.S.C. 3142(f)(1)] in a case allegedly involving a narcotics or controlled substance offense with maximum sentence of ten or more years. [x] On motion by the Government or on the Court's own motion [18 U.S.C. 3142(f)(2)] in a case allegedly involving a serious risk that the defendant will flee. The Court concludes that the Government is not entitled to a..
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ORDER OF DETENTION
ALKA SAGAR, Magistrate Judge.
I.
The Court conducted a detention hearing:
[] On motion of the Government [18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1)] in a case allegedly involving a narcotics or controlled substance offense with maximum sentence of ten or more years.
[x] On motion by the Government or on the Court's own motion [18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(2)] in a case allegedly involving a serious risk that the defendant will flee.
The Court concludes that the Government is not entitled to a rebuttable presumption that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the defendant's appearance as required and the safety or any person or the community [18 U.S.C. § 3142(e)(2)].
II.
The Court finds that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure: [x] the appearance of the defendant as required.
[x] the safety of any person or the community.
III.
The Court has considered: (a) the nature and circumstances of the offense(s) charged, including whether the offense is a crime of violence, a Federal crime of terrorism, or involves a minor victim or a controlled substance, firearm, explosive, or destructive device; (b) the weight of evidence against the defendant; (c) the history and characteristics of the defendant; and (d) the nature and seriousness of the danger to any person or the community. [18 U.S.C. § 3142(g)]. The Court also considered all the evidence adduced at the hearing, the arguments of counsel, and the report and recommendation of the U.S. Pretrial Services Agency and its recommendation of detention.
IV.
The Court bases its conclusions on the following:
As to risk of non-appearance:
[x] Lack of bail resources and no known sureties
[x] No stable residence or employment, including recent periods of homelessness
[x] Previous violations of probation and release conditions, to include reinstatement of criminal proceedings following defendant's noncompliance with drug court deferrals
As to danger to the community:
[x] Nature of previous criminal convictions, which include convictions for drug offenses, and extensive history of arrests and law enforcement contacts
[x] Allegations in complaint
[x] Substance abuse
V.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the defendant be detained until trial. The defendant will be committed to the custody of the Attorney General for confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending appeal. The defendant will be afforded reasonable opportunity for private consultation with counsel. On order of a Court of the United States or on request of any attorney for the Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility in which defendant is confined will deliver the defendant to a United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with a court proceeding. [18 U.S.C. § 3142(i)]
