Opinion
Case No. 1: 97 CR 5024 OWW.
August 31, 2005
DETENTION ORDER FOR DEFENDANT ON PROBATION OR SUPERVISED RELEASE
A. Order For Detention
After conducting a preliminary hearing and detention hearing pursuant to Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 32.1(a)(1) and 46(c) and 18 U.S.C. § 3143(a) of the Bail Reform Act, the Court orders the above-named defendant detained pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3143.B. Statement Of Reasons For The Detention
The Court orders the defendant's detention because it finds that there is probable cause to hold defendant for a revocation hearing pursuant to Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 32.1.
The Court further finds that defendant has failed to show, by clear and convincing evidence that he is neither a flight risk nor a danger to the safety of any other person or the community if released under 18 U.S.C. sections 3142(b) or (c).C. Findings Of Fact
The Court's findings are based on the evidence which was presented in Court and that which was contained in the Probation Report and Petition and includes the following:
(1) Nature and circumstances of the offense for which defendant was originally convicted:
X (a) The crime: Bank Robbery (2 cts.) is a serious crime and carries a maximum penalty of — 40 years
X (b) The original commitment offense is a crime of violence.
____ (c) The original commitment offense is punishable by life imprisonment or death.
____ (d) The original commitment offense is one for which a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or more is prescribed in the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act ( 21 U.S.C. 951 et seq.), or the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act ( 46 U.S.C. App. 1901 et seq.).
(2) The weight of the evidence against the defendant is high.
(3) The history and characteristics of the defendant including:
(a) General Factors:
________ The defendant appears to have a mental condition which may affect whether the defendant will appear.
________ The defendant has no family ties in the area.
________ The defendant has no steady employment.
________ The defendant has no substantial financial resources.
________ The defendant is not a long time resident of the community.
________ The defendant does not have any significant community ties.
(b) Past conduct of the defendant:
X The defendant has a history relating to drug abuse.
________ The defendant has a history relating to alcohol abuse.
________ The defendant has a history relating to mental health problems.
________ The defendant has a significant prior criminal record.
________ The defendant has a prior record of failure to appear at court proceedings.
________ Other:
(c) Whether the defendant was on probation, parole, or release by a court:
At the time of the current arrest, the defendant was on:
_______ Probation
_______ Parole
_______ Release pending trial, sentence, appeal or completion of sentence.
(d) Other Factors:
_______ The defendant is an illegal alien and is subject to deportation.
_______ The defendant is a legal alien and will be subject to deportation if convicted. Other:
(4) The nature and seriousness of the danger posed by the defendant's release are as follows:D. Additional Directives
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3142(i)(2)-(4), the Court directs that:
The defendant be committed to the custody of the Attorney General for confinement in a corrections facility; and
The defendant be afforded reasonable opportunity for private consultation with his counsel; and
That, 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 in which the defendant is confined deliver the defendant to a United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with a court proceeding.
IT IS SO ORDERED.