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Parties Involved:
Leon Rapisura
Defendant
USA
Plaintiff

Document Text:

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

Eastern District of California 

Petition For Warrant or Summons For 

Offender Under Supervision 

Name of Offender: Leon RAPISURA Docket Number: 0972 2:06CR00069-01

Name of Judicial Officer: United States District Judge William B. Shubb 

Date of Original Sentence: 12/8/2006 

Original Offense: 18 USC 924(c)(1) - Carrying a Firearm in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Offense 

(Class A Felony); 21 USC 841(a)(1) - Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine (Class C 

Felony); 21 USC 841(a)(1) - Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base (Class B Felony); 21 USC 

841(a)(1) - Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine (Class C Felony) 

Original Sentence: 90 months custody of the Bureau of Prisons; 60-month term of Supervised Release; 

$400 Special Assessment. 

Special Conditions: Search; Financial disclosure; Financial restrictions; Drug/alcohol testing; 

Drug/alcohol treatment; and Aftercare co-payment. 

Type of Supervision: TSR

Date Supervision Commenced: 12/30/2011

Other Court Actions: 

08/18/2008: Pursuant to 18 USC 3582(c)(2) - Retroactive Crack Cocaine Reduction Case – sentence 

reduced to 80 months with all other terms and conditions to remain in effect. 

11/21/2013: Case reassigned to the Honorable William B. Shubb. 

11/26/2013: Form 12A signed by Your Honor advising of violation conduct, specifically admitted 

drug use. The Court approved the Probation Officer’s plan and ordered no further action 

be taken. 

03/13/2014: Form 12A signed by Your Honor advising of violation conduct, specifically admitted 

drug use. The Court approved the Probation Officer’s plan and ordered no further action 

be taken. 

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07/18/2014: Form 12A signed by Your Honor advising of violation conduct, specifically failure to 

participate in drug testing. The Court approved the Probation Officer’s plan and ordered 

no further action be taken. 

PETITIONING THE COURT 

☒ OTHER: The matter be placed on calendar before Your Honor for October 27, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. 

The probation officer will notify the defendant and counsel of the Court date. 

The probation officer alleges the offender has violated the following conditions(s) of supervision: 

Charge Number Nature of Violation 

1 NEW LAW VIOLATION 

On September 24, 2014, Leon Rapisura was arrested by the California Highway Patrol for Driving Under 

the Influence, a misdemeanor, in violation of the standard condition of Supervised Release which states 

“The defendant shall not commit another federal, state or local crime.” 

Justification: Leon Rapisura has been subject to a term of Supervised Release since December 30, 

2011. This Court notification follows three prior notifications in November 2013; March 2014; and July 

2014, as detailed below. 

On October 7, 2013, Mr. Rapisura submitted to a random drug test which returned positive for 

methamphetamine. After having previously completed outpatient drug treatment services, he was again 

referred for formal drug testing and treatment. The Court was notified and no further action was taken. 

On February 13, 2014, Mr. Rapisura submitted to a random drug test which returned positive for 

methamphetamine. It is notable that during this time frame, Mr. Rapisura and his wife had welcomed 

twins to their family, both of whom passed away shortly after their birth. In light of the stress involved 

with these circumstances, the Probation Officer recommended no further action. The Court was notified 

and no further action was taken. 

In July 2014, Mr. Rapisura failed to report for random drug testing on three dates (3/5/14, 4/30/14, and 

6/20/2014). It is notable that pursuant to 18 USC 3583(g)(3), refusing to comply with drug testing calls 

for mandatory revocation. However, the Probation Officer recommended no further action when 

considering the missed drug test dates were sporadic and Mr. Rapisura had otherwise submitted to drug 

testing with negative results. 

 

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This fourth violation report is to inform the Court of Mr. Rapisura’s arrest for Driving Under the 

Influence. 

On September 24, 2014, Mr. Rapisura was stopped by the California Highway Patrol in Stockton, 

California. A review of their Investigative Report, Number 201402148, revealed the following 

information. Officers observed a vehicle run through a red-light at approximately 2:20 a.m. The vehicle 

was pulled over and Mr. Rapisura was found to be the driver; officers could smell the odor of alcohol. 

Mr. Rapisura admitted drinking three beers earlier that evening while at Déjà Vu, a gentleman’s club. 

Following completion of the field sobriety tests, Mr. Rapisura was arrested for a violation of California 

Vehicle Code Sections 23152(a) and (b) - Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Subsequently, 

Mr. Rapisura submitted to breathalyzer testing which returned .15% and .14% Blood Alcohol Content 

(BAC). Mr. Rapisura was later released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to appear in San 

Joaquin County Superior Court on November 5, 2014. 

On October 6, 2014, the Probation Officer conducted an employment visit. On that date, the undersigned 

met with the employer who informed that Mr. Rapisura was laid-off earlier the same day. The employer 

stated Mr. Rapisura had not reported to work for approximately three weeks. It is remarkable, however, 

that the employer otherwise complimented Mr. Rapisura and commented that he was welcome to return if 

he could get his affairs in order. 

On October 8, 2014, Mr. Rapisura reported to the Probation Office as directed. He explained that he has 

had growing frustrations at work. Specifically, despite lengthy employment, he felt passed over for salary 

increases and was looking for alternative employment before he was laid-off. Further, he explained that 

he and his wife are experiencing increased stress as a result of her high-risk pregnancy (her due date is 

February 24, 2015). 

In light of the three prior violation notifications, a recent arrest for Driving Under the Influence, and his 

unemployment, it appears that Mr. Rapisura is in need of Court intervention. 

Detention: Though there are concerns about Mr. Rapisura’s violation history, at present, he does not 

appear to be a risk of non-appearance nor a danger to the community. Mr. Rapisura continues to report to 

outpatient drug testing and treatment services and he has reported to the Probation Officer when directed 

to do so. It is respectfully requested the offender be ordered to appear before Your Honor on October 27, 

2014, at 9:30 a.m., to show cause why supervision heretofore ordered on December 8, 2006, should not 

be revoked. Further, the probation officer is hereby directed to notify the offender and defense counsel of 

said hearing. 

 

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I declare under penalty of perjury that the following is true and correct. 

EXECUTED ON: October 17, 2014 

 Modesto, California 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

/s/ Laura Weigel 

Laura Weigel 

United States Probation Officer 

Telephone: (209) 549-2817 

DATED: 10/17/2014 

Reviewed by,

 

/s/ Jack C. Roberson 

Jack C. Roberson 

Supervising United States Probation Officer 

 

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THE COURT FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE AND ORDERS: 

☒ Other: The defendant is ordered to appear before the Honorable William B. Shubb on October 

27, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. The probation officer will notify the defendant and counsel of said Court 

date.

Dated: October 21, 2014 

cc: United States Probation 

Assistant United States Attorney: Richard J. Bender 

Defense Counsel: David M. Porter 

 

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STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE OF ALLEGED 

SUPERVISED RELEASE VIOLATIONS 

Honorable William B. Shubb 

United States District Judge 

Sacramento, California 

 RE: RAPISURA, Leon 

 Docket Number: 0972 2:06CR00069-01 

Your Honor: 

In addition to a copy of the Acknowledgment of Conditions of Probation or Supervised Release and 

Receipt of Criminal Judgment and Judgment and Commitment Order, the following evidence and/or 

testimony will be offered to support the probation officer's allegation that the above-named releasee is in 

violation of the conditions of supervision as stated on the attached Probation Form 12C - Petition for 

Warrant or Summons for Offender Under Supervision. 

A. Evidence: 

(1) California Highway Patrol Police Report Number 201402148 confirms Leon 

Rapisura was arrested on September 24, 2014, and charged with Driving Under 

the Influence. 

 B. Witnesses: 

(1) Officers from the California Highway Patrol will testify to the events that 

occurred on September 24, 2014, that lead to the offender’s arrest, as 

documented in California Highway Patrol Police Report Number 201402148. 

Respectfully submitted,

 

/s/ Laura Weigel 

 Laura Weigel 

 United States Probation Officer 

Telephone: (209) 549-2817 

DATED: 10/17/2014 

Modesto, California 

 

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Reviewed by,

 

/s/ Jack C. Roberson 

 Jack C. Roberson 

 Supervising United States Probation Officer 

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REVOCATION GUIDE – SUPERVISED RELEASE 

Name of Offender: Leon Rapisura Docket Number: 0972 2:06CR00069-01

Date of Original Offense: 2/1/2006 

Original term of supervised release imposed: 5 years 

Highest grade of violation alleged: C

Criminal History Category of offender: III

Original guideline range: 120 to 131 total months. 

Chapter 7 range of imprisonment: 5 to 11 months. 

Maximum term on revocation - 18 USC 3583(e)(3): 

☒ Class A felony - 5 years 

 

Violation requires mandatory revocation: YES: ☒ NO: ☐ 

Original offense committed on or after 04/30/2003: Court may sentence up to the statutory maximum 

term of supervised release applicable to the original offense of conviction, but not exceed the maximum 

for the classes of offenses noted above. There is no adjustment for prison time imposed for any previous 

revocation of the term of supervised release. The Court must consider but is not bound by Chapter 7 

ranges. Upon revocation, the Court may re-impose supervised release; however, the term is limited to the 

statutory maximum authorized under Title 18 USC 3583(e)(3) for the original offense of conviction, less 

the current term of imprisonment imposed upon revocation, and all prior terms of imprisonment imposed 

upon previous revocations. 

MANDATORY REVOCATION ISSUES 

Original offense committed after 09/13/94: Title 18 USC 3583 instructs that supervision shall be 

revoked upon a finding of: 1) Possession of a controlled substance; 2) Possession of a firearm; or, 

3) Refusal to comply with mandatory drug testing. If the violation involves the use of a controlled 

substance, the Court has the discretion to find that "use" constitutes "possession."

Positive/Failed Drug Tests after 11/02/2002: Title 18 USC 3583(g) amended and instructs that 

supervision be revoked for: Testing positive for illegal controlled substances more than three times over 

the course of one year. 

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