Opinion
4:24CR3009
01-30-2024
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, \ v. NIKKI R. GUERRA, Defendant.
DETENTION ORDER
Jacqueline M. DeLuca United States Magistrate Judge
The defendant is charged with a drug crime under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.), for which the defendant could be required to serve ten or more years in prison. On the government's motion, the court held a detention hearing under the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f). The court concludes the defendant must be detained.
There is a rebuttable presumption that no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure the defendant's appearance at court proceedings and the safety of the community because there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed a drug crime under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.), for which the defendant could be required to serve ten or more years in prison. The defendant has not adequately rebutted this presumption.
Based on the evidence presented and information of record, the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant's release would pose a risk of nonappearance at court proceedings, and by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant's release would pose a risk of harm to the public .
Specifically, the court finds the defendant has a criminal history of violating the law and court orders; is addicted to or abuses mood-altering chemicals and is likely to continue such conduct and violate the law if released; evidence indicates that Defendant may not have been not truthful with pretrial services during his interview and therefore poses a substantial risk of noncompliance with supervision; has limited employment contacts; has failed to appear for court proceedings in the past; and has mental health issues which will pose a risk of harm if the defendant is released.
Conditions which restrict Defendant's travel, personal contacts, and possession of drugs, alcohol, and/or firearms; require reporting, education, employment, or treatment; or monitor Defendant's movements or conduct; or any combination of these conditions or others currently proposed or available (see 18 U.S.C. § 3142(c)), will not sufficiently ameliorate the risks posed if the defendant is released.
Directions Regarding Detention
The defendant is committed to the custody of the Attorney General or a designated representative for confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or held in custody pending appeal. The defendant must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to consult privately with defense counsel. On order of the United States Court or on request of an attorney for the Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility must deliver the defendant to the United States marshal for a court appearance.
BY THE COURT: