United States v. Hicks

Full title: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DEBBIE HICKS Defendant

Court: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT District of NEW JERSEY

Date published: Mar 7, 2013

Case Number: CR. 13-172 (JEI) (D.N.J. Mar. 7, 2013)

Opinion

Case Number: CR. 13-172 (JEI)

03-07-2013

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DEBBIE HICKS Defendant

Joseph E. Irenas

ORDER OF DETENTION

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 a 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)-©), 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.

* 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 ©) Section 1 of Act of Sept. 15, 1980 (21 U.S.C. § 955a).

Alternative Findings (A)

[ ] (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©).

[ ] (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.

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.

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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 [ ] a prepon-derance of the evidence that ___________

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 theUnited 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.

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Signature of Judicial Officer

Hon. Joseph E. Irenas , Senior United States District Judge

Name and Title of Judicial Officer