United States v. Edgar Lockett, Jr.

PER CURIAM: *

A jury found Edgar A. Lockett, Jr., guilty of six counts of income tax evasion. He appeals the district court’s denial of his motion for release on bond pending sentencing. Following a hearing, the district court denied the motion on the ground that Lockett failed to show by clear and convincing evidence that he would not be a flight risk and danger to the community if released pending sentencing.

A convicted defendant does not have a constitutional right to bail. United States v. Olis, 450 F.3d 583, 585 (5th Cir.2006). A defendant “who has been found guilty of an offense and who…