United States v. Sabhnani

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION AND ORDER

SPATT, District Judge.

I. BACKGROUND

Presently before the Court is the motion by the Defendant Mahender Sabhnani (“Sabhnani” or “the Defendant”) for bail pending appeal and his motion for a modification of his current bail conditions. The Court assumes the parties’ familiarity with the underlying facts and procedural history of this case.

II. DISCUSSION

A. Legal Standard

The standard governing whether a court should grant a motion for release of a convicted defendant pending an appeal is set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3143(b). “The statute distinguishes between two…