Texas Cases February 19, 2019: United States v. Voitle

Case Description

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL

A detention hearing has been held in accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f). Detention of the defendant pending trial in this case is necessary because there is a serious risk that the defendant will not appear.

The evidence against the defendant meets the probable cause standard. The defendant was on bond for a felony offense at the time of the commission of the instant offense. Additionally, the defendant has a history of non-compliance with court ordered supervision. The defendant is either unable or unwilling to comply with conditions of court ordered supervision and is therefore a poor candidate for bond. The defendant is ordered detained pending trial. The findings and conclusions contained in the Pretrial Services Report are adopted.

The defendant is committed to the custody of the United States Marshal 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

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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.

ORDERED this 19th day of February 2019.

/s/ _________
Jason B. Libby
United States Magistrate Judge