Opinion
Case No. 1:12-cr-00280-RJJ
12-04-2012
United States of America v. Bobby Dashone Ross 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.__ (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.
__ 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
__ the possession or use of a firearm or destructive device or any other dangerous weapon
__ a failure to register under18 U.S.C. § 2250
Insert as applicable: (a) Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.§801 etseq.); (b) Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C.§951 et seq.);or (c) Section1 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 prison term often years or more is prescribed in: Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) *__ (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 of the community.
__ under18 U.S.C. § 924(c).
Alternative Findings (B)
v (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 v clear and convincing evidence __ a preponderance of the evidence that:
1. Defendant waived his detention hearing, electing not to contest detention at this time.
2. Defendant may bring the issue of his continuing detention to the court's attention should his circumstances change.
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