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United States of America v. Jovani Correa-Gutierrez

Date: 01-16-2026

Case Number: 23-cr-00064

Judge: Annemarie C. Axon

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama (Jefferson County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Birmingham

Defendant's Attorney: Dan Rubio

Description:
Birmingham, Alabama, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute heroin and possession with intent to distribute heroin.

On April 13, 2021, Jovani Correa-Gutierrez, 40, and a co-conspirator worked to distribute almost 2 kilograms of heroin to a confidential source. Upon their arrival business in Bessemer, Alabama, Correa-Guiterrez and his co-defendant were taken into custody, and the heroin was seized by law enforcement. Correa-Guiterrez is a Mexican national and was illegally present in the United States at the time of his arrest.

The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Allison Garnett prosecuted the case.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jovani Correa-Gutierrez?

The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison.

Which court heard United States of America v. Jovani Correa-Gutierrez?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama (Jefferson County), AL. The presiding judge was Annemarie C. Axon.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jovani Correa-Gutierrez?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Birmingham. Defendant's attorney: Dan Rubio.

When was United States of America v. Jovani Correa-Gutierrez decided?

This case was decided on January 16, 2026.