United States v. Steven R. Little

The Government appeals the district court’s order permitting Steven R. Little to remain free on bail and to self-surrender following his conviction and sentence to 60 months in prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b). We granted the Government’s motion for an expedited appeal, and after briefing from both sides, we reverse and remand.

The question presented is whether there are any 18 U.S.C. § 3145(c) “exceptional circumstances” in the case which would permit Mr. Little to escape the otherwise mandatory requirement of 18…