United States of America v. Christopher Dezotelle

Burlington, Vermont criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics - cocaine and fentanyl in violation of 21 U.S.C. 846.

Reported by: Kent Morlan

Christopher Dezotelle, age 43, a life-long Vermonter with an extensive criminal history, conspired to distribute narcotics around Burlington, Vermont, between May 2024 and June 2024. A confidential informant working with law enforcement made recorded controlled purchases from Dezotelle and his coconspirator during law enforcement’s investigation. These sales involved fentanyl and cocaine base. The investigation culminated in a search of Apartment 3 at 95 Grant Street in Burlington. Inside the apartment, law enforcement found approximately 259 grams of fentanyl, 92 grams of powder cocaine, 22 grams of cocaine base, and smaller amounts of other controlled substances, including methamphetamine. Law enforcement also seized $4,406 in cash.

Imprisonment for a term of 72 months, concurrent to Vermont State dockets 21-CR-02499, 22-CR-04144, and 2580-7-19, followed by 4 years of Supervised Release, with special conditions; fine waived; $100 Special Assessment imposed