Opinion
Case No. 1:08-cr-00274-PLM
11-27-2012
United States of America v. Samuel Aaron Collins Defendant
ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
After conducting a detention hearing under the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f), I conclude that these facts require that the defendant be detained pending trial.
Part I - Findings of Fact
_ (1) The defendant is charged with an offense described in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1) and has previously been convicted of _ a federal offense _ a state or local offense that would have been a federal offense if federal jurisdiction had existed - that is
_a crime of violence as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 3156(a)(4), or an offense listed in 18 U.S.C. § 2332b(g)(5)(B) for which the prison term is 10 years or more.
_an offense for which the maximum sentence is death or life imprisonment.
_an offense for which a maximum prison term of ten years or more is prescribed in:
_a felony committed after the defendant had been convicted of two or more prior federal offenses described in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1)(A)-(C), or comparable state or local offenses.
_any felony that is not a crime of violence but involves:
_a minor victim_(2) The offense described in finding (1) was committed while the defendant was on release pending trial for a federal, state or local offense. _(3) A period of less than 5 years has elapsed since the _ date of conviction _ defendant's release from prison for the offense described in finding (1). _(4) Findings (1), (2) and (3) establish a rebuttable presumption that no condition will reasonably assure the safety of another person or the community. I further find that defendant has not rebutted that presumption.
_the possession or use of a firearm or destructive device or any other dangerous weapon
_a failure to register under18 U.S.C. § 2250
Alternative Findings (A)
√ (1) There is probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed an offense
√ for which a maximum prison term often years or more is prescribed in:
Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.)
Insert as applicable: (a) Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.); (b) Controlled Substances Importand Export Act (21 U.S.C. § 951 etseq.);or (c) Section1 of Act of Sept. 15, 1980 (21 U.S.C.§ 955a).
_ under18 U.S.C. § 924(c). √ (2) The defendant has not rebutted the presumption established by finding (1) that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the defendant's appearance and the safety ofthe community.
Alternative Findings (B)
√ (1) There is a serious risk that the defendant will not appear.
_(2) There is a serious risk that the defendant will endanger the safety of another person or the community.
Part II - Statement of the Reasons for Detention
I find that the testimony and information submitted at the detention hearing establishes by √ clear and convincing evidence_a preponderance of the evidence that:
1. Defendant has a lengthy criminal history.
2. Defendant has no known employment history.
3. Defendant's state probation supervision has been revoked three times.
4. Defendant has used aliases.
5. Defendant was in fugitive status for three years.
6. If convicted, defendant faces a lengthy sentence.
Part III - 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 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.
Judge's Signature: Ellen S. Carmody
Name and Title: Ellen S. Carmody, U.S. Magistrate Judge