United States v. Tommy Ward Barker

Tommy Ward Barker was indicted for conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute, a violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. At the time of his arrest, Barker was out on parole after serving less than one year of a ten-year state court conviction for possession of a controlled substance. After a detention hearing, a magistrate ordered Barker detained without bond. The magistrate continued the detention order after reopening the hearing for further evidence. The magistrate found that Barker posed a significant threat to the community and a significant risk of flight. Barker then filed a…