United States of America v. Marlon Alonzo Smith

Salt Lake City, Utah, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of controlled substance (drugs) with intent to distribute.



During a traffic stop, a drug-detection dog named Marco signaled that he smelled drugs in Smith's car. Law enforcement discovered more than a kilogram of methamphetamine in the trunk. A federal jury later convicted Smith of possessing

methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. Smith unsuccessfully challenged his conviction first through a direct appeal and then through a 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion. See United States v. Smith, No. 21-4130, 2023 WL 1156294, at *1 (10th Cir. Jan. 31, 2023).

Dft was found guilty. SENTENCE: Dft committed to custody of BOP for 180 months. Upon rls, dft shall be on Supervised Release for 60 months. FINE: None. SPA: $100.00



Affirmed