Opinion
Case Number: 1:12-CR-00439-AWI-BAM
02-26-2013
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. WALTER WATTS, JR. Defendant
ORDER SETTING CONDITIONS
OF RELEASE
IT IS ORDERED that the defendant's release is subject to these conditions:
(1) The defendant shall not violate any federal, state, or local law while on release.
(2) The defendant must cooperate in the collection of a DNA sample if the collection is authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 14135a,
(3) The defendant must immediately advice the court, defense counsel and the U.S. attorney in writing before any change in address and telephone number.
(4) The defendant must appear in court as required and must surrender to serve any sentence imposed. The defendant must appear AT: U.S. District Court 2500 Tulare Street, in Courtroom # 3 , before Judge McAULIFFE ON APRIL 8. 2013 AT 1:00 pm .
Release on Personal Recognizance or Unsecured Bond
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defendant be released on condition that: (√) (5) The defendant promises to appear at all proceedings as required and to surrender for service of any sentence imposed. () (6) The defendant executes an unsecured bond binding the defendant to pay the United States the sum of ___dollars ($_) in the event of a failure to appear as required or to surrender as directed for service of any sentence imposed.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF RELEASE
Upon finding that release by one of the above methods will not by itself reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant and the safety of other persons and the community, it is FURTHER ORDERED that the release of the defendant is subject to the conditions marked below: () (6) The defendant is placed in the custody of:
Name of person or organization _ who agrees (a) to supervise the defendant in accordance with all conditions of release, (b) to use every effort to assure the appearance of the defendant at all scheduled court proceedings, and (c) to notify the court immediately in the event the defendant violates any conditions of release or disappears.
SIGNED:_________
CUSTODIAN OR PROXY
(X) (7) The defendant shall:
() (a) maintain or actively seek employment.
() (b) maintain or commence an educational program.
(X) (c) abide by the following restrictions on his personal associations, place of abode, or travel: as instructed by Probation. NOTE: Probation called on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 re Mr. Watts housing - all is okay, that defendant can be released prior to Friday, March 1, 2013.
() (d) avoid all contact with the following named persons, who are considered either alleged victims or potential witnesses:
(X) (e) report on a regular basis to the following agency: U.S. Probation Office and comply with all the rules and regulations of Probation. All previously imposed conditions remain in full force and effect.
() (f) comply with the following curfew:
() (g) refrain from possessing a firearm, destructive device, or other dangerous weapon.
() (h) refrain from excessive use of alcohol, and any use of unlawful possession of a narcotic drug and other controlled substances defined in 21 USC §802 unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner.
() (i) undergo medical or psychiatric treatment and/or remain in an institution, as follows:
() (j) executed a bond or an agreement to forfeit upon failing to appear as required, the following sum of money or designated property:
() (k) post with the court the following indicia of ownership of the above-described property, or the following amount or percentage of the above-described money:
() (l) execute a bail bond with solvent sureties in the amount of $
() (m) return to custody each (week)day as of o'clock after being released each (week)day as of o'clock for employment, schooling, or the following limited purpose(s):
() (n) surrender any passport to
() (o) obtain no passport.
(X) (p) Obey all laws (local. state & federal).
Advice of Penalties and Sanctions
TO THE DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES AND SANCTION:
Violation of any of the foregoing conditions of release may result in the immediate issuance of a warrant for the defendant's arrest, a revocation of release, an order of detention, as provided in 18 USC §3148, and a prosecution for contempt as provided in 18 USC §401 which could result in a possible term of imprisonment and/or a fine.
The commission of any offense while on pretrial release may result in an additional sentence upon conviction for such offense to a term of imprisonment of not less than two years nor more than ten years, if the offense is a felony; or a term of imprisonment of not less than ninety days nor more than ninety days or more than one year, if the offense is a misdemeanor. This sentence shall be consecutive to any other sentence and must be imposed in addition to the sentence received for the offense itself.
18 USC §1503 makes it a criminal offense punishable by up to five years in jail and a $250,000 fine to intimidate or attempt to intimidate a witness, juror or officer of the court; 18 USC §1510 makes it a criminal offense punishable by up to five years in jail and a $250,000 fine to obstruct a criminal investigation; 18 USC § 1512 makes it a criminal offense punishable by up to ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine to tamper with a witness, victim or informant; and 18 USC § 1513 makes it a criminal offense punishable by up to ten years in jail and a $250,00 fine to retaliate against a witness, victim or informant, or threaten or attempt to do so.
It is a criminal offense under 18 USC §3146, if after having been released, the defendant knowingly fails to appear as required by the conditions of release, or to surrender for the service of sentence pursuant to a court order. If the defendant was released in connection with a charge of, or while awaiting sentence, surrender for the service of a sentence, or appeal or certiorari after conviction, for;
(1) an offense punishable by death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for a term of fifteen years or more, the defendant shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than ten years, or both;
(2) an offense punishable by imprisonment for a term of five years or more, but less than fifteen years, the defendant shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not ore than five years, or both;
(3) any other felony, the defendant shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned not more than two years, or both;
(4) a misdemeanor, the defendant shall be fined not more than $100,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
A term of imprisonment imposed for failure to appear or surrender shall be consecutive to the sentence of imprisonment for any other offense. In addition, a failure to appear may result in the forfeiture of any bail posted.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DEFENDANT
I acknowledge that I am the defendant in this case and that I am aware of the conditions of release. I promise to obey all conditions of release, to appear as directed, and to surrender for service of any sentence imposed. I am aware of the penalties and sanctions set forth above.
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Signature of Defendant
DIRECTIONS TO UNITED STATES MARSHAL
(X) The defendant is ORDERED released after processing. () The United States Marshal is ORDERED to keep the defendant in custody until notified by the Clerk of Judicial Officer that the defendant has posted bond and/or complied with all other conditions for release. The defendant shall be produced before the appropriate Judicial Officer at the time and place specified, if still in custody.
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BARBARA A. McAULIFFE , U.S. Magistrate Judge