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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MAINE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. MICHAEL STONE ) ) ) ) )

1:10-cr-00167-JAW-02

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR BAIL PENDING APPEAL In this marijuana manufacturing case, the Defendant moves for bail pending appeal based on the contention that the Court erred when it calculated the number of marijuana plants for which he should be held legally responsible under the United States Sentencing Guidelines. After getting back into the weeds, the Court has determined that it correctly calculated the number of marijuana plants for which the Defendant is responsible and denies the motion. I. STATEMENT OF FACTS A. General Background

On April 29, 2011, Michael Stone pleaded guilty to manufacturing marijuana, a violation of 21 U.S.C.

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