Order of Detention Pending Trial — United States of America v. Carlos Alston, Case No. 5:23-CR-21-FL-RN (Dkt. 15, E.D.N.C.)

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An Order of Detention Pending Trial (AO 472 form) filed January 26, 2023 as Dkt. 15 in United States of America v. Carlos Alston, No. 5:23-cr-00021-FL-RN (caption Case No. 5:23-CR-21-FL-RN), in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The form records that, after a detention hearing and the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(g), the Court concludes that the defendant must be detained pending trial. Its Part III lists the reasons for detention as a checklist, from the weight of evidence to ties to the district, and Part IV remands the defendant to the custody of the Attorney General for confinement in a corrections facility. The order runs 3 pages.

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AO 472 (Rev. 11/16) Order of Detention Pending Trial

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

for the
Eastern District of North Carolina

United States of America

CARLOS ALSTON Case No. 5:23-CR-21-FL-RN

Defendant

ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
Part I - Eligibility for Detention

Upon the

“Motion of the Government attorney pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1), or
O Motion of the Government or Court’s own motion pursuant to 18 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)

© 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:

© (4) the defendant is charged with one of the following crimes described in 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)(1):
O(a) acrime 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
((b) an offense for which the maximum sentence is life imprisonment or death; or
O(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

O(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
O(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
© (2) the defendant has previously been convicted of a Federal offense that is described in 18 U.S.C.
§ 3142(f)(1), 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

© (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

© (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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OB. 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:

© (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);

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

© (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;

© (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

© (5) an offense involving a minor victim under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1201, 1591, 2241, 2242, 2244(a)(1), 2245,
2251, 2251A, 2252(a)(1), 2252(a)(2), 2252(a)(3), 2252A(a)(1), 2252A(a)(2), 2252A(a)(3), 2252A(a)(4),
2260, 2421, 2422, 2423, or 2425.

OC. Conclusions Regarding Applicability of Any Presumption Established Above

© The defendant has not introduced sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption above, and detention is
ordered on that basis. (Part II need not be completed.)

OR

© 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 III - 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:

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.

a preponderance of evidence that no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure
the defendant’s appearance as required.

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

Subject to lengthy period of incarceration if convicted

Prior criminal history

Participation in criminal activity while on probation, parole, or supervision
History of violence or use of weapons

History of alcohol or substance abuse

Lack of stable employment

Lack of stable residence

Lack of financially responsible sureties

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Lack of significant community or family ties to this district

Significant family or other ties outside the United States

Lack of legal status in the United States

Subject to removal or deportation after serving any period of incarceration
Prior failure to appear in court as ordered

Prior attempt(s) to evade law enforcement

Use of alias(es) or false documents

Background information unknown or unverified

Prior violations of probation, parole, or supervised release

OTHER REASONS OR FURTHER EXPLANATION:

Part IV - 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 defendant to a United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in
connection with a court proceeding.

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