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United States v. S.A

Charge: Marijuana Distribution
Western District of Texas (El Paso)
2011
federal
Worst Case Scenario:
5 Years imprisonment
Actual Results:
3 years non-reporting probation, 6 months home confinement

Arrested For:

Marijuana Sell/Distribute/Dispense 40 Kilos (88 lbs)

What Was Done:

On November 30, 2011, Border Patrol agents at a checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas, conducted a canine inspection of a vehicle driven by the defendant. The canine alerted to the presence of drugs, leading agents to discover 88 pounds of marijuana concealed in vacuum-sealed bags within the vehicle. The defendant admitted to transporting the marijuana from California to Florida in exchange for money, citing financial hardship as motivation.

Unique Approach:

Successfully argued for probation in lieu of imprisonment despite significant drug quantity (88 pounds), emphasizing client's circumstances and financial hardship in a case involving interstate drug trafficking.

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