USA v. Spriggle

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
CORPUS CHRISTI DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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CR ACTION NO. 2:25-CR-00634
DONALD L. SPRIGGLE
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
A detention hearing has been held in accordance with the Bail Reform Act, 18
U.S.C. § 3142(f). Detention of the defendant pending trial in this case is necessary because
there is a serious risk that the defendant will not appear.
The evidence against the defendant meets the probable cause standard and the
weight of the evidence is strong. The defendant was on probation at the time of the instant
offense for a felony conviction in Arkansas. An active warrant has been issued for the
defendant’s arrest for absconding from supervision, using controlled substances, and other
alleged violations. The most basic condition of any court ordered supervision is that the
person should not commit new law violations. Because the evidence in the instant case
meets the probable cause standard, the defendant has shown he is either unable or unwilling
to comply with court ordered supervision. Additionally, the defendant has significant
substance abuse and mental health problems and a serious criminal history. The defendant
is a poor candidate for bond. The findings and conclusions contained in the Pretrial
Services Report are adopted. The defendant is ORDERED detained pending trial.
United States District Court
Southern District of Texas
ENTERED
January 05, 2026
Nathan Ochsner, Clerk
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The defendant is committed to the custody of the United States Marshal or his
designated representative for confinement in a corrections facility separate, to the extent
practicable, from persons awaiting or serving sentences or being held in custody pending
appeal. The defendant shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for private consultation
with defense counsel. On order of a court of the United States or on request of an attorney
for the Government, the person in charge of the corrections facility shall deliver the
defendant to the United States Marshal for the purpose of an appearance in connection with
a court proceeding.
ORDERED on January 5, 2026.
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Jason B. Libby
United States Magistrate Judge
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