United States v. Louis Ballone, Robert Weitzsacker, Andrew Jezowski and Gaillard B. Radcliffe

Robert Weitzsacker and Andrew Jezowski appeal pursuant to Fed.R.App.P. 9(b) the district court’s denial of release pending their appeal from convictions for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and conspiracy. They argue that the district court’s application of the Bail Reform Act of 1984, 18 U.S.C.A. § 3143(b), in denying their motions for release violated the ex post facto clause of the United States Constitution. Holding that the Bail Reform Act of 1984 is properly applied to criminal defendants seeking release pending appeal of their convictions after the effective date of…