Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance &
Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
48 Months Instead of 10 Years to Life
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Case Information
- Case Number: 4:22-CR-00234-P
- Case Title: USA v. Z.D.
- Date: 04/10/2023
- District Court: Northern District of Texas
- Location: Fort Worth, TX
- Judge: Judge Mark T. Pittman
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Brief Explanation
Originally, our client was facing a 10-year minimum (up to Life) in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Based upon Cody Cofer’s questioning at the Detention Hearing and a close review of evidence, we convinced the Assistant United States Attorney to allow our client to plead to a “Phone Count” with a four-year maximum. Even with the lesser charge, the resulting Guideline imprisonment range was 84 months to 105 months. However, the judge could only impose a 48-month sentence.
Original Charges
- Offense: Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
- Statute: 21 U.S.C. § 846 (21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A))
- Punishment Range: 10 years to Life in Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Outcome: Dismissed upon motion of the Government, as to this defendant only.
- Offense: Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
- Statute: 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C)
- Punishment Range: Up to 20 years in Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Outcome: Dismissed upon motion of the Government, as to this defendant only.
Guideline Calculation
- Total Offense Level: 25
- Criminal History Category: IV
- Guideline Imprisonment Range: 84 months to 105 months in Federal Bureau of Prisons
Final Charges and Sentence
- Offense: Use of a Cellphone in Causing or Facilitating the Commission of Felonies Under the Controlled Substances Act
- Statute: 21 U.S.C. § 843(b)
- Outcome: 48 months in Federal Bureau of Prisons
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