U.S. v. Liddell (S.D. Miss.) - Motion to Revoke Detention Order Denied
Peter Jerrel Liddell filed a motion to revoke or amend the detention order entered by the Magistrate Judge and an unopposed motion to continue trial; the court denied the motion to revoke and granted the motion to continue. The court examined the four factors under the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3142(g) to conclude that detention should be ordered because: (1) the nature and the circumstances of the offense charged weigh in favor or detention, (2) Liddell did not suggest that the weight of the evidence against him is weak, (3) Liddell has an extensive criminal history, (4) his criminal history and attempts to evade law enforcement suggest that he is a risk to the community. Additionally, the court noted that Liddell made an argument for release based on the risks presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it found the argument unpersuasive because Liddell did not assert that he had any underlying health condition that puts him at higher risk for complications in the event he contracts COVID-19.
United States v. Liddell, No. 3:20-CR-15-DPJ-LRA, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 111491 (S.D. Miss. June 25, 2020)
DETAILS
Decision
Date
06/25/2020
Practice Area
Criminal (Federal Charges)
Relief Requested
Release
Type of Court
Federal District Court
Location
Mississippi
Type of Case
Individual
Case Characteristics
Parole or Probation Violations, Pretrial Detention [jail], Significant Criminal History
Felon in possession of a firearm (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)) (present case); at least four resisting-arrest charges; narcotics-possession charges; noncompliance with parole.
COVID-19 in Jail Prison or Detention Center
Not Discussed
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