Opinion
Case Number: 1:11-CR-343
03-09-2012
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. MIRANDA JAMIELLE DIXON
ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
In accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C.§3142(f), a detention hearing has been held. I conclude that the following facts require the detention of the defendant pending trial in this case.
Part I - Findings of Fact
[] (1) The defendant is charged with an offense described in 18 U.S.C. §3142(f)(1) and has been convicted of a (federal offense) (state or local offense that would have been a federal offense if a circumstance giving rise to federal jurisdiction had existed) that is
[] a crime of violence as defined in 18 U.S.C.§3156(a)(4).
[] an offense for which the maximum sentence is life imprisonment or death.
[] an offense for which the maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or more is prescribed in __________
[] a felony that was 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.
[] (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 not more than five years has elapsed since the (date of conviction) (release of the defendant from imprisonment) for the offense described in finding (1). [] (4) Findings Nos. (1), (2) and (3) establish a rebuttable presumption that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of (an)other person(s) and the community. I further find that the defendant has not rebutted this presumption.
Alternate Findings (A)
[x] (1) There is probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed an offense
[] for which a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or more is prescribed in __________
[] under 18 U.S.C.§924(c).
[x] (2) The defendant has not rebutted the presumption established by finding 1 that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required and the safety of the community.
Alternate Findings (B)
[x] 1 ) There is a serious risk that the defendant will not appear.
[x] (2) There is a serious risk that the defendant will endanger the safety of another person or the community.
Defendant is charged with armed bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence under 924(c). This is not defendant's first conviction for bank robbery. She was previously convicted in this court of the armed robbery of a credit union in 2003 and sentenced to 60 months in the BOP. Eventually she was placed on supervised release and had a number of violations, including numerous instances of testing positive for marijuana. Eventually her supervised release was revoked and she was returned to the BOP in 2010. However, while she was on supervised release, and before she was returned to the BOP, she allegedly committed the two charges presently pending before (continued on attachment).
Part II - Written Statement of Reasons for Detention
I find that the credible testimony and information submitted at the hearing establishes by clear and convincing evidence that no condition or combination of conditions will assure the safety of the community, both in light of the unrebutted presumption and, in the alternative, the fact that plaintiff is charged with robbing a bank while she was on supervised release after serving a prison term for another bank robbery.
Part III - Directions Regarding Detention
The defendant is committed to the custody of the Attorney General or his 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 shall 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 shall deliver the defendant to the United States marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with a court proceeding.
Hugh W. Brenneman , Jr.
Signature of Judicial Officer
Hugh W. Brenneman, United States Magistrate Judge
Name and Title of Judicial Officer
the court.
The government offers credible evidence that defendant has engaged in further criminal activity following the return of the present indictment. It is unnecessary for the court to consider such additional allegations, in light of what is already before the court.
Part II - Written Statement of Reasons for Detention - (continued)
*Insert as applicable: (a) Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §801 et seq.); (b) Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. §951 et seq.); or (c) Section 1 of Act of Sept. 15, 1980 (21 U.S.C. §955a).