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United States of America v. Luis Allen Perez aka LA
Date: 08-19-2016
Case Number: 2:16-cr-00096-PPS-APR
Judge: Philip P. Simon
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Plaintiff's Attorney: David J. Nozick and Dean Lanter
Defendant's Attorney: Larry W. Rogers
Description:
HAMMOND – East Chicago Man Indicted On Murder and RICO Charges
United States Attorney David A. Capp announced that a federal grand jury in Hammond returned a 9 count superseding indictment charging Luis Allen Perez a.k.a. “LA”, 26, of East Chicago, Indiana with murder in aid of racketeering activity & RICO conspiracy in addition with numerous other charges.
According to the indictment, Perez allegedly is a member of the Imperial Gangsters street gang and was involved in committing various acts in furtherance of the criminal enterprise. Perez is alleged to have killed Manuel Martinez in East Chicago, Indiana on or about June 17, 2016 for the purpose of maintaining or increasing position in the gang. During the June 17 killing Perez allegedly also attempted to murder another individual.
The United States Attorney's Office emphasized that an Indictment is merely an allegation and that all persons charged are presumed innocent until, and unless, proven guilty in court.
If convicted in court, any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
United States Attorney David A. Capp announced that a federal grand jury in Hammond returned a 9 count superseding indictment charging Luis Allen Perez a.k.a. “LA”, 26, of East Chicago, Indiana with murder in aid of racketeering activity & RICO conspiracy in addition with numerous other charges.
According to the indictment, Perez allegedly is a member of the Imperial Gangsters street gang and was involved in committing various acts in furtherance of the criminal enterprise. Perez is alleged to have killed Manuel Martinez in East Chicago, Indiana on or about June 17, 2016 for the purpose of maintaining or increasing position in the gang. During the June 17 killing Perez allegedly also attempted to murder another individual.
The United States Attorney's Office emphasized that an Indictment is merely an allegation and that all persons charged are presumed innocent until, and unless, proven guilty in court.
If convicted in court, any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Luis Allen Perez aka LA?
The outcome was: See Above
Which court heard United States of America v. Luis Allen Perez aka LA?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, IN. The presiding judge was Philip P. Simon.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Luis Allen Perez aka LA?
Plaintiff's attorney: David J. Nozick and Dean Lanter. Defendant's attorney: Larry W. Rogers.
When was United States of America v. Luis Allen Perez aka LA decided?
This case was decided on August 19, 2016.