Order granting 10 Government's Motion for Detention as to Carl Delano Torjagbo (1) — USA v. Torjagbo (Dkt. 11, N.D. Ga. No. 1:22-cr-00171)

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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia · No. 1:22-cr-00171-MLB-RDC · Doc. 11 · 2022-05-12 · Docket on CourtListener

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AO 472 (Rev. 09/16) Order of Detention Pending Trial
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the
Northern District of Georgia
United States of America )
i r^^ 1:22-CR-171-MLB
Carl Delano Torjagbo j caseNO-
Defendant
ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
Part I - Eligibility for Detention
Upon the
0 Motion of the Government attorney pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(l), or
^^lotion of the Government or Court's own motion pursuant to 1 8 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(2),
the Court held a detention hearing and found that detention is warranted. This order sets forth the Court's findings of
fact and conclusions of law, as required by 18 U.S.C. § 3142(i), in addition to any other findings made at the hearing.
Part II - Findings of Fact and Law as to Presumptions under § 3142(e)
0 A. Rebuttable Presumption Arises Under 18 U.S.C. § 3142(e)(2) (previous violator): There is a rebuttable
presumption that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of any other person
and the community because the following conditions have been met:
0 (1) the defendant is charged with one of the following crimes described in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(l):
0 (a) a crime of violence, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1591, or an offense listed in 18 U.S.C.
§ 2332b(g)(5)(B) for which a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years or more is prescribed; or
0 (b) an offense for which the maximum sentence is life imprisonment or death; or
0 (c) an offense for which a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years or more is prescribed in the
Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §§ 801-904), the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act
(21 U.S.C. §§ 951-971), or Chapter 705 of Title 46, U.S.C. (46 U.S.C. §§ 70501-70508); or
0 (d) any felony if such person has been convicted of two or more offenses described in subparagraphs
(a) through (c) of this paragraph, or two or more State or local offenses that would have been offenses
described in subparagraphs (a) through (c) of this paragraph if a circumstance giving rise to Federal
jurisdiction had existed, or a combination of such offenses; or
0 (e) any felony that is not otherwise a crime of violence but involves:
(i) a minor victim; (ii) the possession of a firearm or destructive device (as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921);
(iii) any other dangerous weapon; or (iv) a failure to register under 18 U.S.C. § 2250; and
0 (2) the defendant has previously been convicted of a Federal offense that is described in 18 U.S.C.
§ 3142(f)(l), or of a State or local offense that would have been such an offense if a circumstance giving
rise to Federal jurisdiction had existed; and
0 (3) the offense described in paragraph (2) above for which the defendant has been convicted was
committed while the defendant was on release pending trial for a Federal, State, or local offense; and
0 (4) a period of not more than five years has elapsed since the date of conviction, or the release of the
defendant from imprisonment, for the offense described in paragraph (2) above, whichever is later.
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AO 472 (Rev. 09/16) Order of Detention Pending Trial
0 B. Rebuttable Presumption Arises Under 18 U.S.C. § 3142(e)(3) (narcotics, firearm, other offenses): There is a
rebuttable presumption that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the
defendant as required and the safety of the community because there is probable cause to believe that the defendant
committed one or more of the following offenses:
0 (1) an offense for which a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years or more is prescribed in the
Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §§ 801-904), the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21
U.S.C. §§ 951-971), or Chapter 705 of Title 46, U.S.C. (46 U.S.C. §§ 70501-70508);
0 (2) an offense under 18 U.S.C. §§ 924(c), 956(a), or 2332b;
0 (3) an offense listed in 18 U.S.C. § 2332b(g)(5)(B) for which a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years
or more is prescribed;
0 (4) an offense under Chapter 77 of Title 18, U.S.C. (18 U.S.C. §§ 1581-1597) for which a maximum term of
imprisonment of 20 years or more is prescribed; or
0 (5) an offense involving a minor victim under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1201, 1591, 2241, 2242, 2244( a)(l), 2245,
2251, 2251A, 2252(a)(l), 2252(a)(2), 2252(a)(3), 2252A(a)(l), 2252A(a)(2), 2252A(a)(3), 2252A(a)(4),
2260,2421,2422,2423, or 2425.
0 C. Conclusions Regarding Applicability of Any Presumption Established Above
0 The defendant has not introduced sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption above.
OR
0 The defendant has presented evidence sufficient to rebut the presumption, but after considering the
presumption and the other factors discussed below, detention is warranted.
Part HI - Analysis and Statement of the Reasons for Detention
After considering the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(g) and the information presented at the detention hearing,
the Court concludes that the defendant must be detained pending trial because the Government has proven:
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By clear and convincing evidence that no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure
the safety of any other person and the community.
By a preponderance of evidence that no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure
the defendant's appearance as required.
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In addition to any findings made on the record at the hearing, the reasons for detention include the following:
Weight of evidence against the defendant is strong
0 Subject to lengthy period of incarceration if convicted
>rior criminal history
0 Participation in criminal activity while on probation, parole, or supervision
0 History of violence or use of weapons
0 History of alcohol or substance abuse
^Lack of stable employment (fr«ucialtfA^ €'^
^Lack of stable residence Cpro<-u^<<1 ^ -F^c.-'
-ack of financially responsible sureties
^Lack of significant community or family ties to this district
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AO 472 (Rev, 09/16) Order of Detention Pending Trial
Significant family or other ties outside the United States
0 Lack of legal status in the United States
lubject to removal or deportation after serving any period of incarceration
>rior failure to appear in court as ordered
0 Prior attempt(s) to evade law enforcement
Jse of alias(es) or false documents
tackground information unknown or unverified
0 Prior violations of probation, parole, or supervised release
OTHER REASONS OR FURTHER EXPLANATION:
Part TV - Directions Regarding Detention
The defendant is remanded to the custody of the Attorney General or to the Attorney General's 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 must 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 must deliver the defend^rt^to a United States Marshal for the/pOrpose of an appearance in
connection with a court proceeding.
Date: 05/12/2022
United States Magistrate Judge
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