UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

DISTRICT OF ARIZONA 

United States of America 

v. 

Melinda Denise Lopez

Case Number: 18-02938MJ-001-TUC-BPV 

ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL

Order of Detention Pending Trial (DAZ-TUC-2016) 

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

Findings of Fact and Statement of Reasons 

☐ (1) The defendant is charged with an offense described in 18 U.S.C. §3142(f)(1) and 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 

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

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

☐ an offense for which a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or more is prescribed 

in 

☐ 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. 

☐ (2) The offense described in finding (1) was committed while the defendant was on release 

pending trial for a federal, state or local offense. 

☐ (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). 

☐ (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. 

☐ (5) There is probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed an offense. 

☒ (6) There is probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed an offense 

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

The Controlled Substances Act, (21 U.S.C. §801, et seq.). 

 ☐ under 18 U.S.C. §924(c). 

☒ (7) The defendant has not rebutted the presumption established by the finding that no 

condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the 

defendant as required and the safety of the community. 

☒ (8) There is a serious risk that the defendant will not appear. 

☐ (9) There is a serious risk that the defendant will endanger the safety of another person or the 

community. 

☐ (10) Defendant is a citizen of another country, illegally in the United States of America. 

☐ (11) Defendant does not have sufficient ties to the community. 

☐ (12) The reports from Pretrial Services Agency are adopted as the further findings of this 

Magistrate Judge. 

☒ (13) The reports and recommendation from Pretrial Services Agency are adopted as the 

further findings of this Magistrate Judge. 

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USA v. 

Melinda Denise Lopez

Case Number: 18-02938MJ-001-TUC-BPV

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Order of Detention Pending Trial (DAZ-TUC-2016) 

Further Written Statement of Reasons for Detention 

I find that the credible testimony and information submitted at the hearing establishes by (clear and 

convincing evidence)(a preponderance of the evidence) that 

Directions Regarding Detention 

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

 Dated this 12th day of March, 2018. 

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