Mexican Citizen Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Selling Methamphetamines in California
On December 10, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it had sentenced a Mexican citizen to 27 years in federal prison for illegally selling methamphetamines in California. The defendant was caught offering to sell a confidential informant six pounds of methamphetamines. At the time of his arrest, the defendant had over 3.2 kilograms of meth in a nearby car.Confidential informants and undercover police sting operations are routinely used in California drug investigations.
Possessing, using and selling/transporting methamphetamines are all crimes in California. And while a typical sales conviction may only subject you to up to four years in prison (up to nine if you move the meth across more than two county lines), a conviction for having over 1 kilogram subjects you to an additional three to fifteen years, depending on the exact weight of the drug.
And, if you are an immigrant or alien…even a legal one…a California conviction for (1) possessing methamphetamines with the intent to sell them, or (2) selling or transporting the drug subjects you to removal or deportation as well.
Finally, trafficking meth…or any other drugs…across state lines or on state property could subject you to additional federal charges as well.
