Opinion
1:20-cr-137-JPH-TAB-01
05-11-2023
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. DOMINIQUE TRIBLET, Defendant.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Mario Garcia, United States Magistrate Judge
On May 9, 2023, the Court held a hearing on the Petition for Warrant or Summons for Offender Under Supervision filed on April 25, 2023. Defendant appeared in person with his appointed counsel Sam Ansell. The government appeared by Kelsey Massa, Assistant United States Attorney. U.S. Parole and Probation appeared by Officer Travis Buehrer.
The Court conducted the following procedures in accordance with Fed. R. Crim. P. 32.1(a)(1) and 18 U.S.C. § 3583:
1. The Court advised Defendant of her rights and provided her with a copy of the petition. Defendant orally waived his right to a preliminary hearing.
2. After being placed under oath, Defendant admitted violation number 1. [Docket No.45.]
3. The allegations to which Defendant admitted, as fully set forth in the petition, are:
Violation
Number Nature of Noncompliance
1. "You shall not use or possess any controlled substances prohibited by applicable state or federal law, unless authorized to do so by a valid prescription from a licensed medical practitioner. You shall follow the prescription instructions regarding frequency and dosage."
On August 3, and 16, 2022; and March 8, 2023; Ms. Triblet submitted urine samples that tested positive for cocaine. On April 4, and 11, 2023, she submitted urine samples that tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. She admitted to the use of cocaine on the first two occasions but denied use on the most recent three. She admitted to the use of marijuana. The disputed results were all confirmed by laboratory testing.
4. The parties stipulated that:
(a) The highest grade of violation is a Grade B violation.
(b) Defendant's criminal history category is IV.
(c) The range of imprisonment applicable upon revocation of supervised release, therefore, is 12 to 18 months' imprisonment.
5. The parties jointly recommended a sentence of 6 months in the Bureau of Prisons with 1 year of supervised release to follow. Defendant requested placement as close to Indianapolis as possible.
The Magistrate Judge, having considered the factors in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a), and as more fully set forth on the record, finds that the Defendant violated the conditions in the petition, that his supervised release should be revoked, and that he should be sentenced to the custody of the Attorney General or his designee for a period of 6 months with 12 months of supervised release to follow. In addition to the mandatory conditions of supervision, the following conditions of supervised release will be imposed:
1. You shall report to the probation office in the district to which you are released within 72 hours of release from the custody of the Bureau of Prisons.
2. You shall report to the probation officer in a manner and frequency directed by the court or probation officer.
3. You shall permit a probation officer to visit you at a reasonable time at home, or another place where the officer may legitimately enter by right or consent, and shall permit confiscation of any contraband observed in plain view of the probation officer.
4. You shall not knowingly leave the judicial district without the permission of the court or probation officer.
5. You shall answer truthfully the inquiries by the probation officer, subject to your 5th Amendment privilege.
6. You shall not meet, communicate, or otherwise interact with a person you know to be engaged, or planning to be engaged, in criminal activity. You shall report any contact with persons you know to be convicted felons to your probation officer within 72 hours of the contact.
7. You shall reside at a location approved by the probation officer and shall notify the probation officer at least 72 hours prior to any planned change in place or circumstances of residence or employment (including, but not limited to, changes in who lives there, job positions, job responsibilities). When prior notification is not possible, you shall notify the probation officer within 72 hours of the change.
8. You shall not own, possess, or have access to a firearm, ammunition, destructive device or dangerous weapon.
9. You shall notify the probation officer within 72 hours of being arrested, charged, or questioned by a law enforcement officer.
10. You shall maintain lawful full-time employment, unless excused by the probation officer for schooling, vocational training, or other reasons that prevent lawful employment.
11. You shall make a good faith effort to follow instructions of the probation officer necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of supervision.
Justification: Conditions 1 - 11 are administrative.
12. You shall participate in a substance abuse or alcohol treatment program approved by the probation officer, and abide by the rules and regulations of that program. The probation officer shall supervise your participation in the program (provider, location, modality, duration, intensity, etc.). The court authorizes the release of the presentence report and available evaluations to the treatment provider, as approved by the probation officer.
13. You shall not use or possess any controlled substances prohibited by applicable state or federal law, unless authorized to do so by a valid prescription from a licensed medical practitioner. You shall follow the prescription instructions regarding frequency and dosage.
14. You shall submit to substance abuse testing to determine if you have used a prohibited substance or to determine compliance with substance abuse treatment. Testing may include no more than 8 drug tests per month. You shall not attempt to obstruct or tamper with the testing methods.
Justification: Conditions 12 - 14 are required to monitor Ms. Triblet based upon her well documented history of illicit drug use.
15. You shall participate in a mental health treatment program, as approved by the probation officer, and abide by the rules and regulations of that program. The probation officer, in consultation with the treatment provider, shall supervise participation in the program (provider, location, modality, duration, intensity, etc.). You shall take all mental health medications that are prescribed by your treating physician. The court authorizes the release of the presentence report and available evaluations to the treatment provider, as approved by the probation officer. Justification: Condition 15 is required to monitor Ms. Triblet based upon her well documented history of mental health concerns.
16. You shall submit to the search by the probation officer of your person, vehicle, office/business, residence, and property, including any computer systems and hardware or software systems, electronic devices, telephones, and Internet-enabled devices, including the data contained in any such items, whenever the probation officer has a reasonable suspicion that a violation of a condition of supervision or other unlawful conduct may have occurred or be underway involving you and that the area(s) to be searched may contain evidence of such violation or conduct. Other law enforcement may assist as necessary. You shall submit to the seizure of contraband found by the probation officer. You shall warn other occupants these locations may be subject to searches.
Justification: Condition 16 will assist the probation officer in monitoring Ms. Triblet in the community.
Defendant reviewed the above noted conditions with his attorney.
Defendant is to be taken into custody immediately pending the District Judge's action on this Report and Recommendation. The Magistrate Judge will make a recommendation of placement as close to Indianapolis as possible.
The parties are hereby notified that the District Judge may reconsider any matter assigned to a Magistrate Judge.
The parties waived the fourteen-day period to object to the Report and Recommendation.
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