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United States of America v. Dominique Johnson
Date: 10-04-2024
Case Number: 2:23-cr-00053
Judge: David L. Bunning
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky (Kenton County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Covington
Defendant's Attorney:
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Covington, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute and PWID fluorofentanyl.
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic (pain relief) and anesthetic. It is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin as an analgesic.
Street Title
Apace, China Girl, China Town, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfellas, Great Bear, He-Man, Jackpot, King Ivory, Murder 8, Poison and Tango & Cash
How is it consumed?
snorted/sniffed, smoked, orally by pill or tablet, spiked onto blotter paper, patches, sold alone or in combination with heroin and other substances, has been identified in fake pills, mimicking pharmaceutical drugs such as oxycodone.
What is their effect on the body?
Similar to other opioid analgesics, fentanyl produces effects such as: relaxation, euphoria, pain relief, sedation, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, urinary retention, pupillary constriction, and respiratory depression.
What are the effects of an overdose?
Overdose can cause stupor, changes in pupil size, clammy skin, cyanosis, coma, and respiratory failure leading to death. The presence of a triad of symptoms such as coma, pinpoint pupils, and respiratory depression strongly suggests opioid intoxication.
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic (pain relief) and anesthetic. It is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin as an analgesic.
Street Title
Apace, China Girl, China Town, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfellas, Great Bear, He-Man, Jackpot, King Ivory, Murder 8, Poison and Tango & Cash
How is it consumed?
snorted/sniffed, smoked, orally by pill or tablet, spiked onto blotter paper, patches, sold alone or in combination with heroin and other substances, has been identified in fake pills, mimicking pharmaceutical drugs such as oxycodone.
What is their effect on the body?
Similar to other opioid analgesics, fentanyl produces effects such as: relaxation, euphoria, pain relief, sedation, confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, urinary retention, pupillary constriction, and respiratory depression.
What are the effects of an overdose?
Overdose can cause stupor, changes in pupil size, clammy skin, cyanosis, coma, and respiratory failure leading to death. The presence of a triad of symptoms such as coma, pinpoint pupils, and respiratory depression strongly suggests opioid intoxication.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Dominique Johnson?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to 140 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, and assessed $100.
Which court heard United States of America v. Dominique Johnson?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky (Kenton County), KY. The presiding judge was David L. Bunning.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Dominique Johnson?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Covington. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Covington Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Dominique Johnson decided?
This case was decided on October 4, 2024.