United States of America v. Watson et al

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
v. 	Case No. 10-cr-20388
Honorable Linda V. Parker
LAMONTE WATSON, JR.,
Defendant.
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OPINION AND ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT LAMONTE WATSON,
JR.’S MOTION TO MODIFY CONDITIONS OF SUPERVISED RELEASE
(ECF No. 943)
On September 15, 2025, Lamonte Watson, Jr. filed a motion to modify
conditions of his supervised release. (ECF No. 943.) In particular, Mr. Watson
requests that the Court modify his conditions to be able to drive a truck regionally
between border states. (Id. at PageID.13715-16.)
On October 3, 2025, the United States responded to Defendant’s motion.
The Government notes that Defendant began his term of supervised release on July
16, 2025, and has done very well throughout this period. (ECF No. 947 at
PageID.13771.) Mr. Watson has engaged in behavior therapy, substance abuse
treatment, and has passed all administered drug tests since his release and during
his period of incarceration. (Id.; ECF No. 943 at Page ID.13715.)
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The Court commends Mr. Watson for his efforts and acknowledges the great
progress he has made both while incarcerated and throughout his period of
supervised release. His commitment to personal growth and rehabilitation is
evident and appreciated. However, the Court must deny his request to modify his
conditions of supervised released at this time. The reasons for the denial are as
follows: (1) Mr. Watson has been on supervised release for a relatively short
period, so a meaningful pattern of compliance has yet to be established; (2)
constant interstate travel would be difficult for this district — or any other district
to which this matter could be reassigned — to effectively monitor his compliance
with the terms of his supervised release. For example, it would be difficult to
administer randomized drug tests if Mr. Watson is away from his home for
extended periods of time.
Therefore, the Court will deny this motion WITHOUT PREJUDICE. This
means that Mr. Watson may refile at a later date when: (a) a longer and consistent
pattern of compliance with his supervise release terms has been established; and/or
(b) Mr. Watson proposes an alternative method of utilizing his commercial driver’s
license that allows for closer supervision — such as short-haul driving that enables
him to return home at the end of the workday.
Accordingly,
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IT IS ORDERED that Defendant Lamonte Watson, Jr.’s Motion to Modify
Conditions of Supervised Release (ECF No. 943) is DENIED WITHOUT
PREJUDICE.
s/ Linda V. Parker
LINDA V. PARKER
U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE
Dated: November 5, 2025
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was mailed to counsel of
record and/or pro se parties on this date, November 5, 2025, by electronic and/or
U.S. First Class mail.
s/Aaron Flanigan
Case Manager
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