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\par Superior Court Case No. CF0643-10
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\par Argued and Submitted October 31, 2011
\par Hagatna, Guam
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Jonathan R. Quan, }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Esq.
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 287 W O\rquote Brien Dr.
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\par Leevin Camacho, }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Esq.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 194 Hernan Cortez Ave., Ste. 216
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F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO, Chief Justice; ROBERT J. TORRES, Associate Justice, KATHERINE A. MARAMAN, Associate Justice
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 MARAMAN, J. }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582 
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\par [1]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab Defendant-Appellant Joseph G. Tuncap appeals the Superior Court\rquote s Decision and Order denying his request to use real property in lieu of a $10,000.00 cash bail.}{
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Tuncap argues that the Superior Court abused its discretion by requiring an environmental impact evaluation before the property can be accepted in lieu of cash.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the Superior Court\rquote s decision.}{\cs19\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \chftn {\footnote 
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 This opinion supersedes the Order issued by this court }{\cs15\i\insrsid2368582 nunc pro tunc}{\insrsid2368582  to November 28, 2011.}}}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582 
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\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582 
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\par [2]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Tuncap was indicted on the following charges: (1) Three Counts of Burglary (as a second-degree felony) in violation of 9 GCA \'a7\'a7
 37.20(a) and 37.20(b); (2) Two Counts of Attempted Theft of Property (as a third-degree felony) in violation of 9 GCA \'a7\'a7 43.20(a), 43.30(a), and 13.10; and (3) One Count of Theft of Property (as a third-degree felony) in violation of 9 GCA \'a7\'a7
 43.20(b) and 43.30(b).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
On November 1, 2010, Tuncap was committed to the Guam Detention Facility pending posting of the $10,000.00 cash bail.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
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{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 On August 17, 2011, a hearing was held to consider both of Tuncap\rquote s motions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The court took these motions together as a Motion for Modification of Bail Conditions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 At the hearing, Tuncap requested the court accept Cadastral Lot No. 1343-1-3, New Agana, as surety in order to secure his appearance instead of $10,000.00 cash.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Tuncap offered documents stating the property\rquote 
s assessed value was $114,390.00 and that taxes on the property had been paid.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 After considering the arguments from Tuncap
\rquote s attorney and the People, the court orally denied Tuncap\rquote s motion.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
The court then issued a written Decision and Order articulating the legal and factual basis for denying Defendant\rquote s Motion for Modification of Bail Conditions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [4]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab 
In its Decision and Order, the Superior Court found that the original determination imposing a secured bond of $10,000.00 cash and other specified conditions of release continue to be appropriate with regard to Tuncap.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The court noted that burglary is a severe crime against the community.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 It added that the \'93community needs to be able to feel safe within their (sic) homes and businesses,\'94 and that \'93
Defendant\rquote s release would pose a substantial risk of harm to the community.\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
ER at 29 (Dec. & Order, Aug. 19, 2011).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
The court was persuaded that release would pose a substantial risk of harm to the community, citing to Tuncap\rquote s extensive criminal record dating back to the 1970s.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The court also referred to Tuncap\rquote 
s voluntary plea agreement in a previous case, in which after only three months, he allegedly violated probation in that case by failing to make payment
s towards fines and restitution, and failing to perform community service. The court further noted that Tuncap has a pending matter in federal court.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Ultimately, the court determined that Tuncap\rquote s violations demonstrated an unwillingness to comply with the court\rquote 
s orders, and concluded that he continues to pose a substantial risk of harm to the community.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [5]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab The Superior Court also denied Tuncap\rquote 
s request to use Cadastral Lot No. 1343-1-3, New Agana, owned by Tuncap and his sister, as surety in order to secure his appearance.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The court relied upon 8 GCA \'a7 40.20(c), which gives it discretion to require cash or allow other property as bail conditions.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The court recognized that the value of the property exceeded the value of the cash bail amount by $100,
000.00, but was concerned that Tuncap did not include adequate information about the status of the real property.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
In particular, the court was concerned with whether an environmental impact evaluation had been conducted on the property.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
The court thus denied Tuncap\rquote s request to use Cadastral Lot No. 1343-1-1, New Agana, as surety for Tuncap\rquote srelease, and continued to require the original cash bail set at $10,000.00.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  

\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 II.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 JURISDICTION AND STANDARD OF REVIEW}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par [6]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 This court has jurisdiction over appeals from determination of bail pursuant to 8 GCA \'a7\'a7 40.80(a) and 130.15(d) (2005).}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The Superior Court\rquote s determination of bail conditions is reviewed for an abuse of discretion.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 People v. Bruneman}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 1996 Guam 3 \'b6 7.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Statutory interpretation of Guam\rquote s Code of Criminal Procedure is subject to }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 de novo}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  review.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 See People v. Anastacio}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 2010 Guam 18 \'b6 10.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  

\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 III.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 ANALYSIS}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [7]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab 
Tuncap argues that the Superior Court abused its discretion by imposing a new legal requirement that a defendant submit an environmental impact evaluation when offering real property to secure release.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Appellant\rquote s Br. at 6 (Oct. 3, 2011).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Tuncap also argues that the Superior Court abused its discretion when it failed to consider any non-financial release conditions.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  at 12.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Although Tuncap raises these two issues on appeal, he does not complain about the amount of cash bail required.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 In response, the People argue that pursuant to 8 GCA \'a7 40.20(c), it is the lower court\rquote 
s duty to make such inquiries when deciding to accept property in lieu of cash bail and that the court acted properly and clearly within its discretion.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Appellee\rquote s Br. at 9 (Oct. 12, 2011).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [8]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab The People correctly point out that it is within the trial court\rquote 
s discretion to make the determination as to whether to accept the proffered property in lieu of cash bail.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
Accordingly, for the reasons set forth herein, we find that the Superior Court did not abuse its discretion when requiring further information about the property before accepting it in lieu of cash bail or in denying Tuncap\rquote 
s release on either his own recognizance or any non-financial conditions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-432\li432\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin432\itap0\pararsid2368582 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 A.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The Superior Court did not abuse its discretion by requiring an environmental impact evaluation.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2368582 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [9]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab 
Tuncap cites the Ninth circuit case, }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 United States v. Frazier}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
 to substantiate his argument that requiring an environmental impact evaluation is an abuse of discretion.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Appellant\rquote 
s Br. at 5; }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 see}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
United States v. Frazier}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 772 F.2d 1451 (9th Cir. 1985).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 In }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Frazier}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
, the district court required a bond of $25,000.00, with no cash deposit, secured by real property.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  at 1452.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
The court then increased the bond to $75,000.00 and added the condition that the property used to secure the bond be unencumbered.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
The defendant moved for reconsideration of the requirement that the property used to secure the bond be unencumbered.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The Ninth Circuit concluded that the \'93restrictive condition was [not] reasonably necessary to ensure [the defendant\rquote 
s] appearance.\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 It also found that the government\rquote s purported inabil
ity to protect its lien interest in the event of a default judgment is simply a matter among creditors and that the concern was not a proper basis for imposing the restrictive condition.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [10]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab In Guam, we have stated that in determining proper bail, the test for excessiveness is whether 
\'93bail is set at an amount higher than reasonably calculated to assure the presence of the accused.\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
People v. Bruneman}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 1996 Guam 3 \'b6 9 (citing }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 United States v.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Salerno}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 481 U.S. 739, 752 (1987); 
}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Stack v. Boyle}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 342 U.S. 1, 5 (1951)).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Furthermore, we have found that \'93
[d]eterminations as to bail conditions and amounts are not to be driven by the goal of keeping the accused incarcerated, but should rather be reached in consideration of the only authorized interests, }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 to wit}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , ensuring the appearance of the accused and the safety of others.\'94}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 People v. Song}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 2011 Guam 19 \'b6 11 (citing}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 8 GCA \'a7\'a7 40.10, 40.15, 40.20 (2005); }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Stack v. Boyle}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 342 U.S. 1, 4 (1951)).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Lastly, Guam law states: \'93[T]he judge shall impose the least onerous . . . condition . . . reasonably likely to assure the person\rquote 
s appearance as required and the safety of any other person and the community, or, if no single condition gives that assurance, the least onerous combination of . . . conditions.\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 8 GCA \'a7 40.20 (2005).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
Guam law regarding bail is explicit\emdash bail is meant to ensure the appearance of the accused and not meant to \'93assure that a defendant will not gain his freedom.\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Bandy v. United States}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 81 S. Ct. 197, 198 (1960) (citing }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Stack v. Boyle}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 342 U.S. 1 (1951)).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [11]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab 
The case law cited by Tuncap as well as case law elsewhere support the argument that requiring an environmental impact evaluation may be an abuse of discretion.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Courts elsewhere have found imposition of conditions on property to be used as bail that prevents a defendant\rquote s release from jail excessive.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 See, e.g.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Campbell v. Johnson}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 586 F.3d 835, 843\~
(11th Cir. 2009) (finding excessive the requirement that only property within the county be used for bail); }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 United States v. Frazier}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
772 F.2d 1451 (9th Cir. 1985) (holding that a district judge committed error when issuing a requirement that only unencumbered property can be used for bail)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [12]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab On the contrary, other courts have held that there is no established ri
ght to a certain type of bond.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 See, e.g.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 ,}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  Walden v. Carmack}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 156 F.3d 861, 874 (8th Cir. 1998) (\'93[A]ssuming . . . that [the] Sheriff . . .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 refused to accept a property bond in lieu of a cash bond, appellees fail to establish any constitutional right to a
 certain type of bond.\'94);}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  United States v. James}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 674 F.2d 886, 891 (11th Cir. 1982) (\'93
As long as the primary reason in setting bond is to produce the defendant\rquote s presence, the final amount, type, and other conditions of release are within the sound discretion of the releasing authority . . . .\'94).}{
\cs19\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2368582 
\fs20\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\langnp1024\langfenp1024 {\cs19\super\insrsid2368582 \chftn }{\insrsid2368582  }{\insrsid2368582 
At one point, the Northern District Courts of Florida and the Southern District Courts of Florida made it a general policy to refuse to accept property bonds as bail except under \'93very extraordinary circumstances.\'94  }{\i\insrsid2368582 
United States v. Price}{\insrsid2368582 , 773 F.2d 1526, 1527 (11th Cir. 1985).  Although the Eleventh Circuit stated it \'93
would have difficulty with upholding the legality of denying or altering a property bond solely because of a stated policy against those bonds,\'94 it looked to the facts of the case, rather than the legality of the policy.  }{\i\insrsid2368582 
See United States v. James}{\insrsid2368582 , 674 F.2d 886, 890-91 (11th Cir. 1982) (affirming district court\rquote s acceptance of only cash or corporate security bonds); }{\i\insrsid2368582 see also}{\insrsid2368582  }{\i\insrsid2368582 Price}{
\insrsid2368582 , 773 F.2d at 1527-28 (refusing to decide case on the basis of the policy until after the district court interprets the policy).  
\par At oral argument, Tuncap argued that cash and real property are somewhat interchangeable.  Digital Recording at 10:28:02 \endash  10:28:05 (Oral Argument, Oct. 31, 2011) (\'93If you have a valuable property, it\rquote 
s easy to say that the equivalent will be cash.\'94).  However, many jurisdictions will only accept real property if the value is more than the cash bail amount.  The following is a list of stat
es that require the value of real property used in lieu of bail to be more than cash bail amount:  States that require real property value be triple the cash bail amount - Indiana, Ind. Code \'a7
 35-33-8-3.2(a)(1)(C)(West 2011); Double the bail amount - California, Cal. Penal Code \'a7
 1298 (West 2011), Georgia, Georgia Uniform Superior Court Rule (Ga. Unif. Super. Ct. R.) 27.4 (2011), Illinois, 725 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/110-8(2) (2011), Michigan, Mich. Comp. Laws \'a7 780.67(b) (2011); Montana, Mont. Code Ann. \'a7 46-9-
401(1)(b) (2011), New York, N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law. \'a7 500.10(17)(b) (McKinney 2011); One and one-half the bail amount, Colorado, Colo. Rev. Stat. \'a7 16-4-104 (2011), Tennessee, Tenn. Code Ann. \'a7 40-11-122(1) (2011).           }}}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Furthermore, a detainee\rquote s inability to post bail does not inherently make bail excessive.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 See}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Bruneman}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 1996 Guam 3 \'b6 9; }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
see also United States v. McConnell}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 842 F.2d 105, 107 (5th Cir.1988) (\'93[B]ail setting is
 not constitutionally excessive merely because a defendant is financially unable to satisfy the requirement.\'94);}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  Pugh v. Rainwater}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 572 F.2d 1053, 1069 (5th Cir.1978) (Coleman, J., concurring) (\'93[P]eople may not be denied reasonable bail in bailable cases, 
but they are not entitled to bail on their own terms . . . .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
If reasonable bail is set and the defendant cannot make it the Constitution does not command that he shall be released.\'94).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [13]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab Tuncap argues that \'93[t]he trial court abused its discretion by
 imposing a new legal requirement that defendants submit environmental impact evaluations when using real property to secure their release.\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Appellant\rquote s Br. at 6.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
The Superior Court, however, simply requires an environmental impact evaluation from Tuncap; it does not require them from all future defendants as Tuncap argues.}{\cs19\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \chftn 
{\footnote \pard\plain \s17\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2368582 \fs20\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\langnp1024\langfenp1024 {\cs19\super\insrsid2368582 \chftn }{\insrsid2368582 
 In the absence of specific inf
ormation suggesting that a potentially hazardous environmental condition exists on real property offered as security for a release bond, we believe it would be a burden on a defendant if the court requested a formal Environmental Impact Statement or exper
t report as a precondition to accepting property in order to secure a person\rquote s appearance as required.  However, in this case, the trial court only asked for an evaluation, which we believe was the trial court\rquote 
s attempt to simply request more information on the environmental status of the property.  }}}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
Furthermore, it is within the discretion of the Superior Court to determine the value of the property.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 8 GCA \'a7
 40.20(c) (2005).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Factors such as the condition of the buildings, signage or other structures on the property, the property
\rquote s location, its accessibility and proximity to hazardous sites, etc., are all within the parameters of reasonable information the Superior Court may need in order to ascertain the property\rquote s value.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Moreover, Guam law provides a cause of action against negligent maintenance of toxic substances.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 See}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  10 GCA \'a7 41104(1)(b) (2005).}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Therefore, hazardous materials on the property may affect the property\rquote s value and the government\rquote 
s liability if clean up or disposal is necessary.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Tuncap did not proffer any evidence about the property\rquote 
s environmental condition, but appears to have expected the Superior Court to conduct that inquiry.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
Moreover submission of the tax assessments alone does not conclusively establish the value of the property which Tuncap offers in lieu of a cash bond.}{\cs19\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \chftn {\footnote 
\pard\plain \s17\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2368582 \fs20\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\langnp1024\langfenp1024 {\cs19\super\insrsid2368582 \chftn }{\insrsid2368582 
 It should be noted that Tuncap argues the Superior Court had no basis for challenging the Government of Guam\rquote s determination that the real property was worth over $110,000.00.  Appellant\rquote s Reply Br. at 3 (Oct. 17, 2011).  He states that 
\'93Tuncap submitted several tax documents showing the assessed value of the real property.\'94  }{\i\insrsid2368582 Id.}{\insrsid2368582   However, many jurisdictions do not accept tax evaluations as evidence of a property\rquote s value.  }{
\i\insrsid2368582 See, e.g.}{\insrsid2368582 ,}{\i\insrsid2368582  }{\i\insrsid2368582 Ark. Power & Light Co. v. Jennings}{\insrsid2368582 ,}{\insrsid2368582 
 529 S.W.2d 866 (Ark. 1975) (finding that determination of value by someone other than owner for different purposes is not fair criterion of market value);}{\i\insrsid2368582  }{\i\insrsid2368582 Moran v. Flach}{\insrsid2368582 ,}{\insrsid2368582 
 752 S.W.2d 956 (Mo. Ct. App. 1988) (finding that valuations for tax assessments are made for special purposes and are incompetent as evidence of value);}{\i\insrsid2368582  }{\i\insrsid2368582 Ibey v. Ibey}{\insrsid2368582 ,}{\insrsid2368582 
  55 A.2d 872 (N.H. 1947) (finding that tax valuations are not admissible as evidence of value in proceedings other than those relating directly to tax assessment);}{\i\insrsid2368582  Dallas Cnty. Bail Bond Bd. v. Black}{\insrsid2368582 ,}{
\i\insrsid2368582  }{\insrsid2368582 833 S.W.2d 247 (Tex. App. 1992) (finding that value placed upon real property for tax assessment purposes, without participation of landowner, is not evidence of its value for purposes other than taxation).}}}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The burden of proof remains with Tuncap and he did not meet his burden.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 For these reasons, we find that the Superior Court did not did not abuse its discretion in requesting an env
ironmental impact evaluation. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-432\li432\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin432\itap0\pararsid2368582 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 B.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The Superior Court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to release Tuncap on his own recognizance or under non-financial conditions.}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2368582 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [14]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab Tuncap argues that the Superior Court abused its discretion by refusing to r
elease Tuncap on his own recognizance or on any non-financial condition.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Appellant\rquote s Br. at 9.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Tuncap cites }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 United States v. Alston}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  to support his argument.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 ; }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 see United States v. Alston}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
, 420 F.2d 176 (D.C. Cir. 1969).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 In }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Alston}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , bail was set at $5,000.00, and the federal district court for the District of Columbia refused to reduce the cash bond amount and refused to establish non-financial conditions.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Alston}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , 420 F.2d at 177.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 In denying defendant\rquote s request for a modification of bail, the district
 court relied on past convictions in order to show the defendant\rquote s tendency of flight.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  at 179.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
The district court also focused on the severity of the crime and the potential life sentence attached.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The D.C. Circuit \'93reluctantly\'94 reversed the di
strict court and established its own set of conditions for release.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 at 177-78. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [15]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab Although this case supports Tuncap\rquote 
s argument, Tuncap fails to review its procedural history.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 In }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Alston}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , the D.C. Circuit \'93reluctantly\'94 reversed only after it had f
irst remanded the case to the district court to consider evidence of employment upon release, defendant\rquote s opportunity to reside at a residence house, and evidence of enrollment in an Alcohol Rehabilitation clinic.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 at 177.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The first time the D.C. Circ
uit reviewed the case, it ordered the district court to explain why non-financial conditions would be inadequate, and why the financial conditions were superior.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Furthermore, in }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Alston}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 , it seems that the district court unfairly took past convictions 
into account in showing tendency of flight, without making \'93inquiry into whether in the prior proceedings the accused had failed to comply with bail, release, or other orders.\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Id.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  at 179.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [16]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab In this case, Tuncap did not provide 
evidence to the Superior Court that he took steps to minimize his potential harm to the community as the defendant in }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Alston}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  had.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
Tuncap never provided evidence such as his entry into any sort of rehabilitation program, plan to live in a home in which strict rules and regulations would be enforced, or his employment and willingness to surrender part of his wages, as seen in }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Alston}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Furthermore, the District Court in }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Alston}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  did not discuss prior release violations in its decision as the Superior Court in this case did.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Here, there is evidence that Tuncap violated probation in a recent case and has a pending federal matter.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Tr. at 21 (Bail Hr\rquote g,}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
Aug. 17, 2011).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Lastly, the D.C. Circuit court only reversed after an initial remand to the district court, upo
n which the district court failed to justify its decision to require cash bail.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [17]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab Additionally, in determining whether there is a \'93substantial risk of nonappearance,\'94 8 GCA 
\'a7 40.15(c)(2)(viii) and (ix) provide that the Superior Court may consider the defendant\rquote s history of compliance with court orders and whether, at the time of the offense, the defendant was on probation.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Title 8 GCA \'a7
 40.15(c)(4) adds that the Superior Court may also consider the nature and seriousness of the danger the person would pose to the community.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
The Superior Court took note of the fact that Tuncap has a prior criminal case before the court in criminal case no. CF0321-07, is on probation and has violated the terms of probation by failing to make payments towards fines and r
estitution and failing to perform community service.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The court added that Tuncap violated probation \'93
a mere three months after judgment was entered.\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 ER at 32-33 (Dec. & Order, Aug. 19, 2011).}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The court further noted the fact that Tuncap also has a pend
ing matter with the District Court and is currently on federal hold.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
Based on these facts, the court determined that Tuncap demonstrated an unwillingness to comply with the court\rquote s orders and continues to pose a substantial risk to the community.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 [18]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab A
t the hearing and in his motions, Tuncap requested release on his own recognizance or that real property is used in lieu of cash; he never requested of the Superior Court to establish any other non-financial conditions.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 On appeal, Tuncap argues that the \'93trial court . . .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 failed to discuss why nonfinancial (sic) conditions, such as house arrest, curfew, reporting requirements, stay-away orders, could not reasonably assure Tuncap\rquote s compliance.\'94
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Appellant\rquote s Br. at 11-12.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The transcripts do not show that Tuncap ever requested any of these conditions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 The record also shows that Tuncap provided no evidence of actions he would be willing to take to assuage the court\rquote s concerns, which would have otherwise justified Tuncap
\rquote s request for release on personal recognizance or other conditions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 It is Tuncap\rquote 
s burden to provide the court with alternatives to cash bail.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
He failed to meet his burden, and we therefore affirm the Superior Court\rquote s decision to deny Tuncap release on non-financial conditions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 IV.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 CONCLUSION}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par [19]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 \tab For the reasons set forth above, we }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 AFFIRM}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582  the Superior Court\rquote s decision to require additional information regarding the status of the property.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 This decision is not meant to prevent Tuncap 
from renewing his motions and presenting evidence to the Superior Court such as an environmental impact evaluation regarding the property or information that the Superior Court may find sufficient to establish its value as security.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 Further, this decision
 is not meant to prevent Tuncap from renewing his motion for release on non-financial conditions provided he presents a motion specifying which release conditions he requests and evidence supporting his motion.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2368582\charrsid2368582 
\par }}