United States v. Smith

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

KIM G. GIBSON, District Judge.

I. Synopsis

Before the Court is Defendant’s request, following her plea of guilty, to remain on bond pending sentencing in this matter. *543The Government opposes this request and asks that Defendant be detained pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3143(a)(2). Defendant does not contest that § 3143(a)(2) is applicable to this case and provides for mandatory detention based upon the offenses to which Defendant pled guilty. However, Defendant contends that exceptional reasons exist pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3145(c) to permit her release pending sentencing.…