The court denied Sanchez’s motion for temporary pretrial release. The court found that COVID-19, under the circumstances, was not a compelling reason for release within the meaning of § 3142(i). The court based its decision on the fact that Sanchez had violated the terms of his release previously by calling a co-defendant, that his medical conditions were not currently recognized by the CDC to increase his vulnerability to the virus, and that his correctional facility only had 2 confirmed cases.
United States v. Sanchez, No. 1:19-cr-03113-JB, 2020 WL 3499217 (D.N.M. June 29, 2020)
DETAILS
Decision
Date
6/29/2020
Practice Area
Criminal (Federal Charges)
Relief Requested
Release
Type of Court
Federal District Court
Location
New Mexico
Type of Case
Individual
Case Characteristics
Parole or Probation Violations, Pre-Existing Health Conditions, Pretrial Detention [jail]
Release Granted
No
Compassionate Release Case
No
Case Tracking Number
1:19-cr-03113-JB
MORE CASE INFORMATION
Court Name
D.N.M.
Decision
Motion Denied
Place of Incarceration
Federal Detention Center [typically federal pretrial detention]
Distribution of controlled substances, possession of fentanyl with the intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute
COVID-19 in Jail Prison or Detention Center
Yes
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