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United States v. Wagner

United States District Court, W.D. Texas, Austin Division
Jan 10, 2023
1:22-cr-00279-LY (W.D. Tex. Jan. 10, 2023)

Opinion

1:22-cr-00279-LY

01-10-2023

United States of America v. Kyle Allen Wagner Defendant


ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL

Susan Hightower, United States Magistrate Judge

Part I - Eligibility for Detention

On Motion of the Government attorney pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1), the Court held a detention hearing and found that detention is warranted. This order sets forth the Court's findings of fact and conclusions of law, as required by 18 U.S.C. § 3142(i), in addition to any other findings made at the hearing.

Part II - Analysis and Statement of the Reasons for Detention

X A. Rebuttable Presumption Arises Under 18 U.S.C. § 3142(e)(3) (narcotics, firearm, other offenses): There is a rebuttable presumption that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required and the safety of the community because there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed one or more of the following offenses:

X (1) an offense for which a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years or more is prescribed in the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §§ 801-904), the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. §§ 951-971), or Chapter 705 of Title 46, U.S.C. (46 U.S.C. §§ 70501-70508); or
[ ] (2) an offense under 18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c).

B. Conclusions Regarding Applicability of Any Presumption Established Above

The presumption shifts to the defendant only the burden of producing rebutting evidence, not the burden of persuasion. United States v. Hare, 873 F.2d 796 (5th Cir. 1989). The defendant has not introduced sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption above, and detention is ordered on that basis.

Part III - Other Reasons or Further Explanation

After considering the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(g); the Pretrial Services Report, which recommends detention; and the evidence and arguments of counsel at the detention hearing, the Government has proven that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure Defendant's appearance as required and the safety of the community. Defendant has a lengthy criminal history, and the Government presented evidence that he was arrested in possession of a firearm and released on bond three months before the instant alleged offense. Defendant also lacks a stable residence and employment and was not forthcoming about his substance use during his Pretrial Services interview. Because Defendant has not introduced sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption, his detention pending trial is required.

Part IV - Directions Regarding Detention

The defendant is remanded to the custody of the Attorney General or to the Attorney General's designated representative 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 must be afforded a reasonable opportunity for private consultation with defense counsel. On order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney for the Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility must deliver the defendant to a United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with a court proceeding.


Summaries of

United States v. Wagner

United States District Court, W.D. Texas, Austin Division
Jan 10, 2023
1:22-cr-00279-LY (W.D. Tex. Jan. 10, 2023)
Case details for

United States v. Wagner

Case Details

Full title:United States of America v. Kyle Allen Wagner Defendant

Court:United States District Court, W.D. Texas, Austin Division

Date published: Jan 10, 2023

Citations

1:22-cr-00279-LY (W.D. Tex. Jan. 10, 2023)