IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
DIVISION OF ST. CROIX
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
) D.C. CR. NO. 1999-066-01
Plaintiff,
)
v.
) Ref:
D.C. CV. No. 2005-040 
)
D.C. CV. No. 2005-059 
ALEX HODGE,
)
D.C. CV. No. 2005-168 
Defendant.
)
_____________________________________ )
O R D E R
THIS MATTER is before the Court on Alex Hodge’s pro se petition for
early termination or modification of his term of supervised release, and
petition pursuant to 50 U.S.C. § 501 et seq. and the Holy Scriptures to
terminate all DEA, FBI, BICE, NADDIS and U.S. Marshal numbering
associated with his name, because it is “in direct conflict with the
Natural Law of THE MOST HIGH.” (Pet. at 2.)
Upon a motion pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) for a reduction in
the term of imprisonment based on a guideline sentencing range that was
subsequently lowered and made retroactive by the U.S. Sentencing
Commission pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 994(u), Hodge’s sentence was reduced,
and his term of supervised release was reduced to five (5) years.  Hodge
was released from prison on or about November 10, 2008.  
Hodge argues that he has been gainfully employed since his release
from incarceration and has abided by all rules, regulations, and
conditions of release.  Hodge now states that the “time has arrived for
his mandatory once in a lifetime” six-month  religious sojourn to the
“Motherland” for “[r]edemption and enlightenment.”  (Pet. for Early
Termination at 2.)  Hodge further argues that continuation of his
supervised release would only serve to preclude him from observing his
religious rights.  Lastly, Hodge contends that granting him the requested
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relief would add no undue burden on the U.S. probation Office, because
that office already has an “overloaded” caseload.  No response was sought
from the government.
Title 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e) provides in relevant part that:
The Court may, after considering the factors set forth in
section 3553(a)(1), (a)(2)(B), (a)(2)(C), (a)(2)(D), (a)(4),
(a)(5), (a)(6), and (a)(7)--
(1) terminate a term of supervised release and discharge
the defendant released at any time after the expiration of one
year of supervised release, pursuant to the provisions of the
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure relating to the
modification of probation, if it is satisfied that such action
is warranted by the conduct of the defendant released and the
interest of justice ....
18 U.S.C. § 3583(e)(1); see United States v. Johnson , 529 U.S. 53, 60
(2000).  The Court finds commendable Hodge’s attempts to abide by the law
and his conditions of release.  However, the Court, after considering the
factors set forth under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a), is not persuaded that the
relief requested by Hodge is warranted at this time.  Having duly
considered the premises, it is hereby
ORDERED that Hodge’s request for a hearing is DENIED; and further
ORDERED that Hodge’s Motion to Advance the Cause is GRANTED insofar
as the Court will promptly address Hodge’s pending motions; and further
ORDERED that Hodge’s Petition for Early Termination of Term of
Supervised Release is DENIED; and finally
ORDERED that Hodge’s petition to terminate all DEA, FBI, BICE,
NADDIS and U.S. Marshal numbering associated with his name is DENIED.
DONE AND SO ORDERED this 15 day of January 2010.
E N T E R:
/s/
_____________________________
RAYMOND L. FINCH
SENIOR DISTRICT JUDGE
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Copies to:
George W. Cannon, Jr., Magistrate Judge
United States Attorney
Alex Hodge, P.O. Box 6393, St. Thomas, VI 00804
Brian Smith, U.S. Probation
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