IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF RIDGEWAY
STATE OF RIDGEWAY,
Plaintiff,
v,
STORMCATSRULE,
Defendant.
MOTION FOR PRETRIAL RELEASE ON
CONDITIONS
Hon. EffortlessBrit
Docket Number: RSC-CM-5130
1. The State of Ridgeway, by and through its counsel, hereby moves this Honorable Court to
impose conditions upon the Defendant that will ensure their appearance and the safety of
the community pursuant to Rid. R. Crim. P. 7.1(5).
INTRODUCTION
2. The defendant has been charged by Criminal Information in the Superior Court of the
State of Ridgeway with multiple felony possession offenses, including one count of
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, contrary to R.C.C. § 2.29, and five counts of Unlawful
Possession of a Military Record, contrary to R.C.C. § 2.37.
3. These charges arise as a result of a search warrant which was carried out against the
Defendant's person and vehicles.
4. As a result, there is a presumption that weighs in favor of strict pretrial release with
conditions.
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5. The Court has the authority to impose a “condition or combination of conditions
sufficient to secure the defendant’s appearance and the safety of victims and witnesses.”
Rid. R. Crim. P. 7.1(6).
BACKGROUND
6. On August 1, 2026, the Honorable smashcans issued a search warrant for the Defendant,
which included their persons, property, and vehicles.
7. On August 5, 2026, the Ridgeway State Police located and detained the Defendant, and
executed the search warrant.
8. Law enforcement discovered that the Defendant had inside their vehicles:
a. A Solami machine gun; and,
b. 5 units of Military Files;
9. Law enforcement confirmed through records that the defendant does not have an
Advanced Firearms License, or any authorization to possess automatic weapons.
10. Additionally, law enforcement confirmed that the defendant was unable to possess
military files because they are not employed with the State Guard, or otherwise given
authorization by the Defense Department.
ARGUMENT
11. This Court retains inherent authority to impose reasonable conditions that are appropriate
in aid of its jurisdiction in accordance with principles of law. Chambers v. Nasco, Inc.,
501 U.S. 32 (1991).
12. Although State law does not have codified factors for this Court to consider when making
a decision on pretrial release, the State of Ridgeway moves this Court to consider the
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federal factors under under 18 U.S.C. § 1342(g) to consider appropriate pretrial
conditions or detention, which comprises of (1) the nature of the circumstances of the
offense charged; (2) the weight of the evidence against the defendant; (3) the history and
characteristics of the defendant; and (4) the nature and seriousness of the danger to any
person or the community that would be posed by the defendant’s release.
13. In United States v. Dominguez, the Court held that even where a defendant has offered
evidence to rebut the fourth circumstance, the presumption remains a factor in the court’s
analysis of 18 U.S.C. § 3142(g). United States v. Dominguez, 783 F.2d 702, 707 (7th Cir.
1983).
14. This Court should use its inherent common law authority by considering the factors of 18
U.S.C. § 3142(g) when it comes to determining the appropriate conditions of release for
the defendant because they are charged with felony possession and weapons offenses.
ANALYSIS
15. For the reasons that follow, the State submits that the defendant cannot rebut the
presumption in favor of conditions that are held in federal courts, and that there exists a
combination of conditions that will reasonably assure the safety of the community and
defendant’s appearance, as required by Rid. R. Crim. P. 7.1(6).
A. The Nature and Circumstances of the Offenses Charged
16. As noted above, the defendant has been charged with possessing an automatic firearm,
and multiple military files. Although possessing military files may not present a danger to
the community, the possession of an automatic firearm with ammunition does, especially
when it is possessed by someone without an advanced firearm license.
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17. Thus, the nature and circumstances of the offenses weigh in favor of pretrial conditions.
B. The Weight of the Evidence Against the Defendant
18. The evidence against the defendant is strong. Law enforcement executed a lawful search
warrant on the defendant, in which they recorded the entire search, made a verified
inventory of what they found, and swore to this under oath in the probable cause
affidavit.
19. There is no question as to identity in this case: the video clearly identifies the defendant
based on nametag, leaderboard, and license plates.
20. Secondly, the video and inventory clearly establishes that law enforcement recovered a
firearm and military files from their vehicles.
C. The Nature and Seriousness of the Danger to Any Person or the Community
21. The defendant has 27 prior arrests and 3 citations. The defendant has never filed a habeas
corpus petition to challenge these arrests, which were all made by competently trained
peace officers. Accordingly, the Court should consider these arrests as legitimate.
22. The defendant’s criminal history is violent: most of their arrests are for firearm
possession and use, murder, and attempted murder.
23. Thus, the defendant clearly presents a danger to the community. Despite repeated arrests,
the defendant continues to commit the most offensive crimes against others, and may
very well be considered a habitual offender.
24. These prior arrests clearly demonstrate that the defendant has on-going access to
firearms, even when they are seized.
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25. The defendant is clearly not afraid to commit more crimes against the community, as
reflected by their criminal history.
26. Thus, this factor weighs heavily in favor of detention.
MOST APPROPRIATE CONDITIONS
27. Rid. R. Crim. P. 7.1(5) provides statutory conditions that this Court may impose.
Accordingly, the State believes that the following conditions under this statue would (1)
reasonably assure the defendant’s appearance; and (2) the safety of the community:
a. A requirement that the defendant remain a participant in the proceeding
communications, respond to the court there, and report any change of username to
the clerk within twenty-four (24) hours;
b. A requirement that the defendant not renounce residency in the State of Ridgeway
and not leave the State while the matter is pending;
c. An order that the defendant remain away from any military installation in-game;
d. An order that the defendant does not possess a firearm or other deadly weapon
while the matter is pending; and,
e. An order that the defendant refrain from conduct of a kind charged in the
accusatory instrument.
CONCLUSION
28. For all of the reasons set forth above, and other any reasons set forth at any hearing on
this issue, a consideration of the evidence in this case and applicable common-law factors
compel the conclusion that the defendant should be released with strict conditions.
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29. WHEREFORE, the State respectfully requests that the Court grant its motion and impose
conditions of release on the defendant.
Date: August 22, 2026
Respectfully submitted,
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