Opinion
CRIMINAL NO. 3:18-CR-00451-S
07-16-2020
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. RICHARD BLANKENSHIP (1)
ORDER ACCEPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE CONCERNING PLEA OF GUILTY
After reviewing all relevant matters of record, including the Notice Regarding Entry of a Plea of Guilty, the Consent of the Defendant, and the Report and Recommendation Concerning Plea of Guilty of the United States Magistrate Judge, and no objections thereto having been filed within 14 days of service in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1), the undersigned District Judge is of the opinion that the Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge concerning the Plea of Guilty is correct, and it is hereby accepted by the Court. Accordingly, the Court accepts the plea of guilty, and RICHARD BLANKENSHIP is hereby adjudged guilty of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Sentence will be imposed in accordance with the Court's Scheduling Order. [×] The Defendant is ordered to remain in custody. [ ] The Court adopts the findings of the United States Magistrate Judge by clear and convincing evidence that the Defendant is not likely to flee or pose a danger to any other person or the community if released and should therefore be released under 18 U.S.C. § 3142(b) or (c). [ ] Upon motion, this matter shall be set for hearing before the United States Magistrate Judge who set the conditions of release for determination, by clear and convincing evidence, of whether the Defendant is likely to flee or pose a danger to any other person or the community if released under § 3142(b) or (c). [ ] The Defendant is ordered detained pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3143(a)(2). The Defendant shall self-surrender to the United States Marshal no later than Select Date. [ ] The Defendant is not ordered detained pursuant to § 3143(a)(2) because the Court finds:
[ ] There is a substantial likelihood that a motion for acquittal or new trial will be granted, or
[ ] The Government has recommended that no sentence of imprisonment be imposed, and[ ] This matter shall be set for hearing before the United States Magistrate Judge who set the conditions of release for determination of whether it has been clearly shown that there are exceptional circumstances under 18 U.S.C. § 3145(c) why the Defendant should not be detained under § 3143(a)(2), and whether it has been shown by clear and convincing evidence that the Defendant is likely to flee or pose a danger to any other person or the community if released under § 3142(b) or (c).
[ ] This matter shall be set for hearing before the United States Magistrate Judge who set the conditions of release for determination, by clear and convincing evidence, of whether the Defendant is likely to flee or pose a danger to any other person or the community if released under § 3142(b) or (c).
SO ORDERED.
SIGNED July 16, 2020.
/s/ _________
KAREN GREN SCHOLER
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE