United States v. Sheldon Fidler

Appellant Sheldon Fidler (“Fidler”) appeals, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3145(c), a district court order denying his motion to modify the bail condition in his release order pending trial in this criminal case. Although the district court earlier granted Fidler bail pending trial, he remains in custody because he is unable to meet the financial condition that he post a $300,000 bond secured by deeding of real property. Fidler contends that the district court’s order and his continued custody violate various provisions of the bail statute, 18 U.S.C. § 3142. We write to clarify the procedural and…