Opinion
8:19-cr-135-JLS
07-29-2022
United States v. Christopher Elias Ortega
CRIMINAL MINUTES - GENERAL
Honorable Steve Kim, U.S. Magistrate Judge
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER OF DETENTION -PROBATION/SUPERVISED RELEASE VIOLATION
The Court conducted a detention hearing pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32.1(a)(6) and 18 U.S.C. § 3143(a) following Defendant's arrest for alleged violation(s) of the terms of Defendant's [ ] probation / K supervised release.
The Court finds that:
A. [X] Defendant has not carried his/her burden of establishing by clear and convincing evidence that Defendant will appear for further proceedings as required if released [18 U.S.C. § 3142(b-c)]. This finding is based on:
[ ] Lack of bail resources
[ ] Refusal to interview with Pretrial Services
[ ] No stable residence or employment
[ ] Previous failure to appear or violations of probation, parole, or release
[ ] Ties to foreign countries
[X] Allegations in petition
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B. [X] Defendant has not carried his/her burden of establishing by clear and convincing evidence that Defendant will not endanger the safety of any other person or the community if released [18 U.S.C. § 3142(b-c)]. This finding is based on:
[ ] Nature of previous criminal convictions
[X] Allegations in petition
[X] Substance abuse
[ ] Already in custody on state or federal offense
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IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the defendant be detained pending further proceedings.