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Insert as applicable: Title 18, § 1201 (kidnapping), § 1591 (sex trafficking), § 2241 (aggravated sexual abuse), § 2242 (sexual abuse), §2244(a)(1) 

(abusive sexual contact), § 2245 (offenses resulting in death), § 2251 (sexual exploitation of children), § 2251A (selling or buying of children), § 2252 et 

seq. (certain activities relating to material involving sexual exploitation of minors), § 2252A et seq. (certain activities relating to material constituting or 

containing child pornography), § 2260 (production of sexually explicit depictions of minors for importation into the U.S.), § 2421 (transportation for 

prostitution or a criminal sexual activity offense), § 2422 (coercion or enticement for a criminal sexual activity), § 2423 (transportation of minors with 

intent to engage in criminal sexual activity), § 2425 (use of interstate facilities to transmit information about a minor).

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

United States of America

v.

Jose Felix Souza-Contreras

ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL

Case Number: CR-15-1061-01-PHX-SRB (ESW)

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

☒ (1) 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 21 U.S.C. §§ 801 et seq., 951 et seq, or 46 U.S.C. App. § 1901 et 

seq.

☐ an offense under 18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c), 956(a), or 2332(b).

☐ an offense listed in 18 U.S.C. § 2332b(g)(5)(B) (Federal crimes of terrorism) for which a 

maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or more is prescribed.

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☐ (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.

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

justice; or 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.)

☐ (1) I find that the credible testimony and information submitted at the hearing 

establishes by clear and convincing evidence as to danger that:

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

☒ The defendant is not a citizen of the United States.

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

illegally.

☐ The defendant has no significant contacts in the United States or in the District of 

Arizona.

☐ 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.

☐ The defendant lives and works in Mexico.

☐ 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.

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

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

enforcement.

☐ The defendant is facing a minimum mandatory of Click here to enter text. incarceration 

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☐ The defendant does not dispute the information contained in the Pretrial Services 

Report, except:

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☒ In addition:

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Mr. Souza-Contreras has been a legal permanent resident since 1997. He has a 2011 Solicitation to Possess Marijuana for Sale conviction from Maricopa County. He was 

sentenced to 21 months imprisonment for this offense. Only recently, an immigration 

detainer was lodged against Mr. Souza-Contreras regarding this conviction and his LPR status. (The Court assumes, for the purposes of this hearing, that Defendant 

would be eligible to seek bond and release from this detainer.) Defendant has been indicted for a second drug-trafficking offense, which involves significant quantities of seized methamphetamine over an alleged ten-month time span. Defendant’s 

involvement in the conspiracy is described as an average role where he was recorded by law enforcement. Ultimately, the Court determines Defendant is a flight risk for 

which no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance 

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of the defendant as required due to his LPR status, his prior conviction, and the 

pending indictment. 

The Court incorporates by reference the findings in the Pretrial Services Report which 

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

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 Judge. Pursuant 

to Rule 59, FED.R.CRIM.P., Defendant shall have fourteen (14) days from the date of service 

of a copy of this order or after the oral order is stated on the record within which to file specific 

written objections with the District Court. Failure to timely file objections may waive the right 

to review. See Rule 59, FED.R.CRIM.P.

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 Judge to allow Pretrial Services an opportunity to interview and investigate the 

potential third party custodian.

DATED this 14th day of September, 2015

Honorable John Z. Boyle United States Magistrate Judge

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