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U.S. v. St. Marks, CR 10-63-GF-BMM. (2016)

Court: District Court, D. Montana Number: infdco20160218c41 Visitors: 8
Filed: Feb. 17, 2016
Latest Update: Feb. 17, 2016
Summary: ORDER BRIAN MORRIS , District Judge . This case was referred to United States Magistrate Judge John Johnston for a revocation hearing and findings and recommendations. Judge Johnston entered his findings and recommendations on February 2, 2016. Defendant admitted he had violated Special Condition 1 of his supervised release by failing to report for substance abuse testing, and he had violated Standard Condition 2 of his supervised release by failing to submit monthly reports as directed. Ju
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ORDER

This case was referred to United States Magistrate Judge John Johnston for a revocation hearing and findings and recommendations. Judge Johnston entered his findings and recommendations on February 2, 2016. Defendant admitted he had violated Special Condition 1 of his supervised release by failing to report for substance abuse testing, and he had violated Standard Condition 2 of his supervised release by failing to submit monthly reports as directed. Judge Johnston found the admissions sufficient to establish the supervised release violations. He recommended that this Court revoke Defendant's supervised release and commit him to the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons for a term of imprisonment of eight months, with 12 months of supervised release to follow.

No objections were filed by either party. Judge Johnston's findings and recommendations are therefore reviewed for clear error. McDonnell Douglas Corp. Commodore Bus. Mach, Inc., 656 F.2d 1309, 1319 (9th Cir. 1981).

This Court agrees with Judge Johnston's findings. Defendant admitted he had violated Special Condition 1 and Standard Condition 2. Defendant could be incarcerated for up to 24 months, followed by 31 months of supervised release less any custody time imposed. The United States Sentencing Guidelines call for a term of imprisonment of five to 11 months. A sentence of eight months in custody, followed by 12 months of supervised release is appropriate. The sentence is sufficient but not greater than necessary.

IT IS ORDERED that Judge Johnston's Findings and Recommendations (Doc. 123) are ADOPTED in full and Judgment shall be entered accordingly.

Source:  Leagle

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