United States of America v. Pedro Rodriguez III

Brownsville, Texas criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute liquid meth.



On Jan. 11, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on Pedro Rodriguez III after he switched lanes without signaling. They soon discovered he had several pending state arrest warrants and took him into custody.



Authorities searched his vehicle and found approximately 253.2 kilograms of liquid meth hidden inside an auxiliary gas tank. Rodriguez admitted he knew the meth was inside the gas tank and had agreed to transport the narcotics from South Texas to Dallas.



The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation with the assistance of the San Benito Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Edgardo J. Rodriguez prosecuted the case.



Ct.1: Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute 500 Grams or More of a Mixture or Substance Containing a Detectable Amount of Meth 21 U.S.C. 846, 841(a)(1), and 841(b)(1)(A)

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Ct. 2s: Possession with Intent to Distribute 500 Grams or More, that is, Approx. 253.2 Kilograms of a Mixture or Substance Containing a Detectable Amount of Methamphetamine: 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A) and 18 U.S.C. § 2

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Defendant was sentenced to 120 months BOP. 5 years SRT. Court waives Fine. Special assessment $100.00 imposed.