Opinion
Case Number: 1:11 -MJ-00179-SMS
09-06-2011
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. PEDRO GARCIA Defendant
ORDER SETTING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE
IT IS ORDERED that the release: of the defendant is subject to the following conditions:
(1) The defendant shall not commit any offense in violation of federal, state, or local law while on release in this ease.
(2) The defendant shall immediately advice the court, defense counsel and the U.S. attorney in writing of any change in address and telephone number.
(3) The defendant shall appear at all proceedings as required and shall surrender for service of any sentence imposed as directed. The defendant shall report to his State Parole Officer, immediately upon release and he shall coordinate with the parole officer when he needs to appear on this Warrant from the U.S. District Court, in Central District of California, Yucca Valley, California and make arrangements to appear there to resolve this Warrant on a Citation.
Release on Persona) Recognizance or Unsecured Bond
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defendant be released provided that:
(√) (4) The defendant promises to appear at all proceedings as required and to surrender for service of any sentence imposed.
() (5) The defendant executes an unsecured bond binding the defendant lo 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.
COPY: DEFENDANT U.S. ATTORNEY U.S. MARSHAL & to Federal Defender's office (FD to mail dfts copy to dft)
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
() (7) The defendant shall:
() (a) maintain or actively seek employment.
() (b) maintain or commence an educational program.
() (c) abide by the following restrictions on his personal associations, place of abode, or travel:
() (d) avoid all contact with the following named persons, who are considered either alleged victims or potential witnesses:
() (e) report on a regular basis to the following agency:
() (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 properly, 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 alter 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): report any new arrest; & report directly to his parole officer upon release from custody.
Advice of Penalties and Sanctions
TO THE DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS:
A violation of any of the foregoing conditions of release may result in the immediate issuance of a warrant for your arrest, a revocation of release, an order of detention, and a prosecution for contempt of court and could result in a term of imprisonment, a fine, or both.
The commission of any crime while on pre-trial release may result in an additional sentence to a term of imprisonment of not more than ten years, if the offense is a felony; or a term of imprisonment of not more than one year, if the offense is a misdemeanor. This sentence shall be in addition to any other sentence.
Federal law makes it a crime punishable by up to five years of imprisonment, and a $250,000 line or both to intimidate or attempt to intimidate a witness, victim, juror, informant or officer of the court, or to obstruct a criminal investigation. It is also a crime punishable by up to ten years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine or both, to tamper with a witness, victim or informant, or to retaliate against a witness, victim or informant, or to threaten or attempt to do so.
If after release, you knowingly fail to appear as required by the conditions of release, or to surrender for the service of sentence, you may he prosecuted for failing to appear or surrender and additional punishment may he imposed. If you are convicted of:
(1) an offense punishable by death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for a term of fifteen years or more, you 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, you shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years or both;
(3) any other felony, you shall be fined not more than $250,000 or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both;
(4) a misdemeanor, you 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 he in addition to the sentence for any other offense, hi addition, a failure to appear may result in the forfeiture of any bond posted.
Acknowledgement 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
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Address
DIRECTIONS TO UNITED STATES MARSHAL
() 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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Signature of Judicial Officer;
SANDRA M. SNYDER, U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Name and Title of Judicial Officer