United States v. Steven Dale Winsor

Winsor appeals from the district court’s order granting the government’s motion for pretrial detention under the Bail Reform Act of 1984, 18 U.S.C. § 3142. This appeal involves the constitutionality of the Bail Reform Act.

Winsor was charged with one count of aiding and abetting an unarmed bank robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a). On January 15, 1986, Winsor appeared before the magistrate at which time the government moved for pretrial detention under the Bail Reform Act of 1984, 18 U.S.C. § 3142. After both parties moved for continuances, a detention hearing was scheduled for January…