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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
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.
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.