United States v. Tobacco

ORDER DENYING DEFÉND ANT’S APPEAL OF DETENTION ORDER

JEFFREY L.'VIKEN, CHIEF JUDGE

INTRODUCTION

Pending before the court is the defendant’s appeal of the decision of Magistrate Judge Daneta Wollmann requiring detention of the defendant pending sentencing. (Docket 85). Mr. Tobacco argues exceptional circumstances pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3145 exist to allow Mr. Tobacco to remain free on bond pending sentencing. (Dockets 85 & 91). The government resists the defendant’s appeal motion. (Docket 89). For the reasons stated below, the defendant’s motion is denied.

DISCUSSION

On September 3, 2015, Mr.…