Mr. Stephens was held in federal prison for a probation violation. At an earlier hearing, bail conditions were not changed. The court temporarily released and placed Mr. Stephens on 24 hour house arrest based on the spread of COVID-19 and because and he did not "pose a danger to the community". No prior history of violent convictions; release was necessary in order for Mr. Stephens to assist in defense.
United States v. Stephens, No. 1:15-cr-95-AJN, 2020 WL 129155 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 19, 2020)
DETAILS
Decision
Date
3/19/2020
Practice Area
Criminal (Federal Charges)
Relief Requested
Release
Type of Court
Federal District Court
Location
New York
Type of Case
Individual
Case Characteristics
Elderly, Immigrant Detention, Parole or Probation Violations, Post-Conviction Detention [jail or prison], Pre-Existing Health Conditions, Pretrial Detention [jail]
temporary release; home incarceration with GPS monitoring at residence with mother in Bronx; electronic location monitoring by probation; presuming until end of state of emergency- not specifically stated.
Convictions
Court discussed that aside from firearm arrest that violated supervised release in the matter currently before the court, Mr. Stephens does not have a violent background (no prior convictions involved violent conduct or gun charges).
No specific health conditions except risk of getting COVID-19
COVID-19 Positive or Symptomatic
No
Charges
violation of probation; stems from firearm arrest
COVID-19 in Jail Prison or Detention Center
Yes
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