United States v. Nwokoro

Appellant Onuoha Nwokoro appeals the decision of the district court to detain him prior to trial. He seeks reversal so that he will be immediately released on his personal recognizance. Consistent with the requirements of the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3142, we conclude that a limited remand, not reversal, is necessary.

The Bail Reform Act requires that a pretrial detention order “include written findings of fact and a written statement of the reasons for the detention.” 18 U.S.C. § 3142(i)(l). There is no such order here. In United States v. Peralta, 849 F.2d 625 (D.C.Cir.1988) (per…