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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA 

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9 United States of America, 

10 Plaintiff, 

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12 Marino Cota-Reyes, 

13 Defendant. 

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NO. CR-18-00076-005-PHX-DLR 

ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING 

TRIAL 

15 In accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f), a detention hearing 

16 has been submitted. I conclude that the following facts are established: 

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18 D by clear and convincing evidence the defendant is a danger to the community and 

19 require the detention of the defendant pending trial in this case. 

20 ~ by a preponderance of the evidence the defendant is a serious flight risk and 

21 require the detention of the defendant pending trial in this case. 

22 PART I -- FINDINGS OF FACT 

23 D (1) 18 U.S.C. § 3142(e)(2)(A): The defendant has been convicted of a (federal 

24 offense)(state or local offense that would have been a federal offense if a circumstance 

25 giving rise to federal jurisdiction had existed) that is 

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

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

28 D an offense for which a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or 
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2 D a felony that was committed after the defendant had been convicted of two 

3 or more prior federal offenses described in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(l)(A)-(C), or 

4 comparable state or local offenses. 

5 D any felony that involves a minor victim or that involves the possession or 

6 use of a firearm or destructive device (as those terms are defined in section 921 ), 

7 or any other dangerous weapon, or involves a failure to register under 18 U.S.C. § 

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9 D (2) 18 U.S.C. § 3142(e)(2)(B): The offense described in finding 1 was 

10 committed while the defendant was on release pending trial for a federal, state or local 

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12 D (3) 18 U.S.C. § 3142(e)(2)(C): A period of not more than five years has 

13 elapsed since the (date of conviction)(release of the defendant from imprisonment) for the 

14 offense described in finding 1. 

15 D (4) Findings Nos. (1), (2) and (3) establish a rebuttable presumption that no 

16 condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of (an)other 

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19 Alternative Findings 

20 D (1) 18 U.S.C. § 3142(e)(3): There is probable cause to believe that the 

21 defendant has committed an offense 

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24 D under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), 956(a), or 2332(b). 

25 D under 18 U.S.C. § 1581-1594, for which a maximum term of imprisonment 

26 of 20 years or more is prescribed. 

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1 Insert as applicable: (a) Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.); (b) Controlled 

Substances Import and Export Act (21U.S.C.§951 et seq.); or (c) Section 1 of Act of Sept. 15, 1980 (21 

U.S.C. § 955a). 

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(2) The defendant has not rebutted the presumption established by finding 1 

4 that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of 

5 the defendant as required and the safety of the community. 

6 Alternative Findings 

1 D ( 1) There is a serious risk that the defendant will flee; no condition or 

8 combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as 

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10 D (2) No condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety 

11 of others and the community. 

12 D (3) There is a serious risk that the defendant will (obstruct or attempt to 

13 obstruct justice) (threaten, injure, or intimidate a prospective witness or juror). 

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PART II -- WRITTEN STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR DETENTION 

(Check one or both, as applicable.) 

11 D ( 1) I find that the credible testimony and information3 submitted at the hearing 

18 establishes by clear and convincing evidence as to danger that: ________ _ 

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

21 ~ The defendant is not a citizen of the United States. 

22 D The defendant, at the time of the charged offense, was in the United States 

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24 ~ If released herein, the defendant faces deportation proceedings by the 

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2 Insert as applicable 18 U.S.C. §§1201, 1591, 2241, 2242, 2244(a)(l), 2245, 2251, 225l(a), 

2252(a)(l), 2252(a)(2), 2252(a)(3), 2252(a)(4), 2260, 2421, 2422, 2423, or 2425. 

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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D The defendant has no significant contacts in the United States or in the 

District of Arizona. 

D 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. 

D The defendant has a prior criminal history. 

D The defendant lives and works in Mexico. 

D The defendant is an amnesty applicant but has no substantial ties in Arizona 

or in the United States and has substantial family ties to Mexico. 

D There is a record of prior failure to comply with court order. 

D The defendant attempted to evade law enforcement contact by fleeing from 

law enforcement. 

D The defendant is facing a minimum mandatory of ______ _ 

15 incarceration and a maximum of ------------

16 }!21 The defendant does not dispute the information contained in the Pretrial Services 

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21 The Court incorporates by reference the findings of the Pretrial Services Agency 

22 which were reviewed by the Court at the time of the hearing in this matter. 

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24 PART III-- DIRECTIONS REGARDING DETENTION 

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

26 designated representative for confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent 

27 practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending 

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1 with defense counsel. On order of a court of the United States or on request of an 

2 attorney for the Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility shall deliver 

3 the defendant to the United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in 

4 connection with a court proceeding. 

5 PART IV --APPEALS AND THIRD PARTY RELEASE 

6 IT IS ORDERED that should an appeal of this detention order be filed with the 

7 District Court, it is counsel's responsibility to deliver a copy of the motion for 

8 review/reconsideration to Pretrial Services at least one day prior to the hearing set before 

9 the District Court. Pursuant to Rule 59(a), FED.R.CRIM.P., effective December 1, 2009, 

10 Defendant shall have fourteen ( 14) days from the date of service of a copy of this order or 

11 after the oral order is stated on the record within which to file specific written objections 

12 with the district court. Failure to timely file objections in accordance with Rule 59(a) 

13 may waive the right to review. 59(a), FED.R.CRIM.P. 

14 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if a release to a third party is to be considered, it 

15 is counsel's responsibility to notify Pretrial Services sufficiently in advance of the hearing 

16 before the District Court to allow Pretrial Services an opportunity to interview and 

17 investigate the potential third party custodian. 

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/7 pariles F. Metcalf ~/ United States Magistrate Judge 

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