Opinion
Case No. MJ13-5015
03-05-2013
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. FRED GENE VALDEZ, Defendant.
DETENTION ORDER
THE COURT, having conducted a detention hearing pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3142, finds that no condition or combination of conditions which defendant can meet will reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required and/or the safety of any other person and the community.
This finding is based on 1) the nature and circumstances of the offense(s) charged, including whether the offense is a crime of violence or involves a narcotic drug; 2) the weight of the evidence against the person; 3) the history and characteristics of the person including those set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(g)(3)(A)(B); and 4) the nature and seriousness of the danger release would impose to any person or the community.
Findings of Fact/ Statement of Reasons for Detention
Presumptive Reasons/Unrebutted:
() Conviction of a Federal offense involving a crime of violence. 18 U.S.C.§3142(f)(A) () Potential maximum sentence of life imprisonment or death. 18 U.S.C.§3142(f)(B) () Potential maximum sentence of 10+ years as 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.)
Safety Reasons:
() Defendant is currently on probation/supervision resulting from a prior offense. () Defendant was on bond on other charges at time of alleged occurrences herein. () Defendant's prior criminal history.
Flight Risk/Appearance Reasons:
() Defendant's lack of sufficient ties to the community. () Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer. () Detainer(s)/Warrant(s) from other jurisdictions. () Failures to appear for past court proceedings.
Other:
(X) Defendant stipulated to detention without prejudice and for reasons contained in the Government's Motion for Detention.
Order of Detention
? The defendant shall be committed to the custody of the Attorney General 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 reasonable opportunity for private consultation with counsel. ? The defendant shall on order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney for the Government, be delivered to a United States marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with a court proceeding. THIS ORDER IS ENTERED WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO REVIEW.
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J. Richard Creatura, United States Magistrate Judge