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Parties Involved:
Augustine Bernal Thomas
Defendant
USA
Plaintiff

Document Text:

WO UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

v.

Augustine Bernal Thomas

ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL

Case Number: 05-06214M-001 

In accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f), a detention hearing has been held. I conclude that the following facts

are established: (Check one or both, as applicable.)

: by clear and convincing evidence the defendant is a danger to the community and require the detention of the defendant

pending trial in this case.

: by a preponderance of the evidence the defendant is a flight risk and require the detention of the defendant pending trial in

this case.

PART I -- FINDINGS OF FACT

9 (1) The defendant has been convicted of a (federal offense)(state or local offense that would have been a federal offense

if a circumstance giving rise to federal jurisdiction had existed) that is

9 a crime of violence as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 3156(a)(4).

9 an offense for which the maximum sentence is life imprisonment or death.

9 an offense for which a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or more is prescribed in 1

9 a felony that was committed after the defendant had been convicted of two or more prior federal offenses

described in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1)(A)-(C), or comparable state or local offenses.

9 (2) The offense described in finding 1 was committed while the defendant was on release pending trial for a federal,

state or local offense.

9 (3) A period of not more than five years has elapsed since the (date of conviction)(release of the defendant from

imprisonment) for the offense described in finding 1.

9 (4) Findings Nos. (1), (2) and (3) establish a rebuttable presumption that no condition or combination of conditions will

reasonably assure the safety of (an)other person(s) and the community. I further find that the defendant has not

rebutted this presumption.

Alternative Findings

9 (1) There is probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed an offense

9 for which a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or more is prescribed in 2

9 under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)

9 (2) The defendant has not rebutted the presumption established by finding 1 that no condition or combination of

conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required and the safety of the community.

Alternative Findings

: (1) There is a serious risk that the defendant will flee; no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure

the appearance of the defendant as required.

: (2) No condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of others and the community.

9 (3) There is a serious risk that the defendant will (obstruct or attempt to obstruct justice) (threaten, injure, or intimidate

a prospective witness or juror).

9 (4) 

 

 1Insert as applicable: (a) Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.); (b) Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. § 951 et seq.); or (c)

Section 1 of Act of Sept. 15, 1980 (21 U.S.C. § 955a).

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Insert as applicable: (a) Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.); (b) Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. § 951 et seq.); or (c)

Section 1 of Act of Sept. 15, 1980 (21 U.S.C. § 955a).

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PART II -- WRITTEN STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR DETENTION

(Check one or both, as applicable.)

: (1) I find that the credible testimony and information3

 submitted at the hearing establishes by clear and convincing

evidence as to danger that:

 1. Defendant has a significant tribal history with numerous convictions for crimes of violence (aggravated assault,

assaults, domestic violence)

 2. Defendant has a history of alcohol abuse and illicit drug usage.

 3. There is probable cause that defendant, while under the influence of alcohol, threw or hit the victim in the back

with an ax or hatchet as she was running away from the defendant and posed no risk of harm to the defendant. 

: (2) I find that a preponderance of the evidence as to risk of flight that:

9 The defendant has no significant contacts in the District of Arizona.

9 The defendant has no resources in the United States from which he/she might make a bond reasonably calculated

to assure his/her future appearance.

: The defendant has a prior criminal history.

: There is a record of prior failure to appear in court as ordered.

9 The defendant attempted to evade law enforcement contact by fleeing from law enforcement.

9 The defendant is facing a minimum mandatory of incarceration and a maximum of 

 .

9 The defendant does not dispute the information contained in the Pretrial Services Report, except:

: In addition:

 1. Defendant has no stable employment, 2. Defendant has a history of alcohol abuse and illicit drug usage.

The Court incorporates by reference the findings of the Pretrial Services Agency which were reviewed by the Court at the

time of the hearing in this matter.

 

 3 "The rules concerning admissibility of evidence in criminal trials do not apply to the presentation and consideration of information at the [detention] hearing." 18

U.S.C. § 3142(f). See 18 U.S.C. § 3142(g) for the factors to be taken into account.

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PART III -- DIRECTIONS REGARDING DETENTION

The defendant is committed to the custody of the Attorney General or his/her 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.

PART IV -- APPEALS AND THIRD PARTY RELEASE

IT IS ORDERED that should an appeal of this detention order be filed with the District Court, it is counsel's responsibility to

deliver a copy of the motion for review/reconsideration to Pretrial Services at least one day prior to the hearing set before the District

Court.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if a release to a third party is to be considered, it is counsel's responsibility to notify Pretrial

Services sufficiently in advance of the hearing before the District Court to allow Pretrial Services an opportunity to interview and

investigate the potential third party custodian.

DATE: October 21, 2005 

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