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Parties Involved:
Talitha Marie Hunt
Defendant
USA
Plaintiff

Document Text:

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

M E M O R A N D U M

Honorable Sandra M. Snyder

United States Magistrate Judge 

Fresno, California

RE: Talitha Marie HUNT

Docket Number: 1:05CR00080-01 AWI

PROBATION VIOLATION/

DETENTION MEMORANDUM

Your Honor:

Reason for Hearing

On May 23, 2006, the probationer appeared before the Honorable U. S. Magistrate Judge

Theresa A. Goldner, for an initial hearing in reference to the 12C Petition submitted on

April 20, 2006. The probationer entered a denial as to Charge 1, alleging the Use of

Cocaine and Charge 2, alleging Failure to Report for Urinalysis Testing. Pursuant to the

Government's recommendation for detention, Magistrate Judge Goldner ordered the

probationer detained and directed the probation officer to prepare a Detentional

Memorandum. The Court calendared the detentional hearing for May 26, 2006, and

scheduled a status conference on June 5, 2006.

Legal History

04-25-05: Pled guilty to violations of 18 USC 287 and 2 (2 counts) - False Claims and

Aiding and Abetting (Class D Felonies.)

07-11-05: Sentenced to 36 months probation; $200 special assessment; $3,188

restitution with the following special conditions: Warrantless search; financial

restrictions; financial disclosure; participate in substance abuse

counseling/testing; participate in mental health counseling; 30 days home

detention; $25 per month co-payment for treatment services; comply with

DNA collection.

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10-20-05: Probation 12B - Petition submitted to advise the Court that on September 30,

2005, the probationer was arrested by officers of the Bakersfield Police

Department for violation of Penal Code Section 273A.5(a) - Spousal Abuse,

and that further inquiry by the undersigned officer confirmed the District

Attorney's office did not file a complaint in reference to the arrest.

Additionally, on October 5, 2005, the probationer submitted a urine specimen

which tested positive for cocaine. The probationer signed a Waiver of

Hearing to modify the conditions of her probation for her to participate in the

Turning Point, Community Corrections Center for a period not to exceed 90

days. On October 24, 2005, the Honorable U. S. District Judge Anthony W.

Ishii, approved the recommended intervention plan.

04-20-06: Probation 12C - Petition submitted to advise the Court that on March 9 and

25, 2006, the probationer submitted urine specimens which tested positive

for cocaine in violation of the general condition requiring her to refrain from

the unlawful use of a controlled substance. Moreover, on April 18, 2006, the

probationer failed to report for drug testing, as instructed by the Turning

Point, Drug Aftercare Provider in violation of special condition number 6.

The undersigned officer recommended the Court issue a summons requiring

the defendant to appear before the Court to explain why probation should not

be revoked.

Prior Record

Juvenile Adjudications

None

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Adult Criminal Convictions

Date of

Arrest

Offense of Conviction; Court

Name/Location; Court Number

Disposition

01-20-87 Willful Cruety to Child (2 counts)

(misdemeanor); Kern Co. Municipal Court

Case #BM362942A

03-06-87: 36 months

probation, 48 days jail.

On January 20, 1987, deputies of the Kern County Sheriff's Department were dispatched

to a residence regarding a report of a female choking a baby. Upon arrival, deputies made

contact with the defendant's mother who reported the defendant was in the back bedroom

choking her two-year-old baby. After deputies went into the back bedroom, they observed

the defendant grabbing her daughter's arms in a tight manner. The defendant let go of her

daughter after deputies directed her to do so, at which point the defendant became violent

and began to yell. As a result, the defendant was handcuffed and placed in the deputies

patrol vehicle. 

05-11-91 Plant, Cultivate Marijuana (Felony); Kern Co.

Superior Court Case #BF058885A

05-14-91: Not guilty plea

entered;

06-04-91: Accepted into drug

diversion program, pursuant

to PC 1000, proceedings

suspended;

01-24-92: Successful

completion of diversion

program, case dismissed on

motion of the Court.

On May 11, 1991, Bakersfield police officers were dispatched to the defendant's residence

on an unrelated matter and were granted permission by the defendant to enter her room.

Officers observed a six inch plastic pot on the defendant's bedroom floor which contained

potting soil and 13 marijuana plants. Officers noted that some of the marijuana plants were

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approximately 20 inches in height. As a result, the defendant was placed under arrest and

the marijuana plants were seized.

01-21-01 Fighting, Noise, Offensive Words,

(misdemeanor); Kern Co. Superior Court Case

#BM599197A

03-06-01: Pled nolo

contendere, 36 months

summary probation, $180

fine, no contact with the

victim.

On January 21, 2001, deputies of the Kern County Sheriff's Department were dispatched

to the victim's residence regarding a report of a restraining order violation. Upon arrival

deputies made contact with the victim who provided deputies with documentation that she

had previously obtained a restraining order against the defendant. The victim informed

deputies the defendant lived near her and said she had obtained a restraining order

against the defendant due to numerous threats and harassing statements made by the

defendant in the past.

The victim told deputies the defendant had approached her earlier that day in a hostile and

threatening manner and attempted to fight her. The victim indicated she put her hands up

to prevent being struck in the face by the defendant, at which time the defendant slapped

her hand several times and attempted to strike the victim on the head. Another individual

in the neighborhood grabbed the defendant and pulled her away allowing the victim to get

free and run home.

Other Criminal Conduct

On June 26, 2004, the defendant was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Weapon.

Circumstance of the offense involved police officers being dispatched to the defendant's

residence regarding an assault. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the defendant's

boyfriend (the victim) who was bleeding from a one-inch cut on his left arm. The victim

reported the defendant had cut him with a knife during a domestic dispute, just prior to their

arrival. Officers subsequently made contact with the defendant who was also present and

inquired as to the whereabouts of the knife. Officers located the knife in the kitchen and

placed the defendant under arrest.

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Supervision Adjustment

Ms. Hunt's adjustment to supervision has been negatively impacted by her continued use

of a controlled substance.

On July 21, 2005, the probationer reported to the U. S. Probation Office and was instructed

as to the conditions of her probation. A referral was completed for the probationer to

receive substance abuse counseling/testing and mental health counseling at the Turning

Point, Community Corrections Center located in Bakersfield, California.

Within two months of commencing supervision, the probationer was arrested by officers

of the Bakersfield Police Department for a violation of Penal Code Section 273A.5(a) -

Spousal Abuse. The undersigned officer conducted a record inquiry which revealed the

Kern County District Attorney's office declined to file a criminal complaint. However, five

days following the probationer's arrest, she tested positive for cocaine. 

Subsequently, the undersigned officer counseled with the probationer and expressed

concern regarding the probationer's arrest and her use of a controlled substance. The

probationer agreed she was in need of intervention and signed a waiver to modify the

conditions of her probation to enter the Turning Point, Community Corrections Center. On

October 21, 2005, the probationer entered the Turning Point, Community Corrections

Residential Program. On October 24, 2005, the Honorable U. S. District Judge Anthony

W. Ishii, approved the recommended intervention plan. While participating in the program,

the probationer benefitted from counseling and a structured living environment.

On January 18, 2006, the probationer completed her Public Law placement at the Turning

Point facility. However, within two months of her release from the program, the probationer

relapsed with cocaine and then failed to report for urinalysis testing at the Turning Point,

Community Corrections Center.

Subsequently, the probationer reported to the U. S. Probation Office for a scheduled

appointment. The undersigned officer counseled with the probationer regarding her

positive urinalysis results and failure to report for urinalysis testing. The officer advised the

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probationer the Court would be notified regarding the violation conduct and conferred with

her an intervention option of a return to the Turning Point Program, as a Public Law

commitment. The probationer denied the use of controlled substance and declined to sign

the waiver form.

Justification

It appears the probationer is in denial regarding her use of cocaine. It is of concern to the

undersigned officer the probationer’s use of a central nervous stimulant and history of

engaging in violent behavior.

Moreover, on April 18, 2006, the probationer contacted her mental health therapist, Ms.

Jana L. Swearengin, Psy.D., and admitted that she may have tested positive for a

controlled substance and then threatened to hurt herself. Ms. Swearengin made

arrangements to immediately evaluate the probationer for a possible evaluation hold.

According to Ms. Swearengin, the probationer did not meet the criteria and was asked to

sign a suicide prevention contract. The probationer signed the contract promising to

contact her therapist within 24 hours and notify the Crisis Center at Mary Kay Shell in

Bakersfield, California if she again had any suicidal ideations.

Recommendation

It is respectfully recommended that the defendant, Talitha Marie Hunt be detained as a risk

to others and self, pending adjudication of the violation of probation conditions.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Lonnie E. Stockton

LONNIE E. STOCKTON

United States Probation Officer

Dated: May 25, 2006

Bakersfield, California

LES:ks

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REVIEWED BY: /s/ Thomas A. Burgess for 

RICK C. LOUVIERE

Supervising United States Probation Officer

cc: Stanley A. Boone

Assistant United States Attorney 

Eric K. Fogderude

Defense Counsel 

AGREE: xxxxxxx DISAGREE: ___________

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: June 2, 2006 /s/ Sandra M. Snyder 

icido3 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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