Opinion
MAG. JUDGE NO. 2:18-MJ-314
03-21-2018
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. EDUARDO VELA, Defendant.
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
A detention hearing has been held in accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f). The following requires detention of the defendant pending trial in this case:
(1) There is a serious risk that the defendant will not appear; and
(2) There is a serious risk that the defendant will endanger the safety of another person or the community.
The evidence against the defendant meets the probable cause standard. The defendant has a lengthy criminal history and an active warrant for his arrest for absconding from probation. The defendant has shown he is unable or unwilling to comply with court ordered supervision. Nevertheless, the defendant may move to reopen the detention hearing if the warrant is lifted or otherwise resolved. The findings and conclusions contained in the Pretrial Services Report are adopted.
The defendant is committed to the custody of the United States Marshal 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.
ORDERED this 21st day of March, 2018.
/s/_________
Jason B. Libby
United States Magistrate Judge