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United States of America v. Leobardo Vega
Date: 03-14-2025
Case Number: 23-MJ-3044
Judge: Eric C. Schulte
Court: The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Minnehaha County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Sioux Falls
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 6 ½ Years for Possessing 20 Pounds of Methamphetamine Destined for Distribution
A San Diego, California, man convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
Leobardo Vega , age 32, was sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, $1,000 fine, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Vega was indicted for Posssession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance by a federal grand jury in August 2023. He pleaded guilty on December 4, 2024.
On September 30, 2022, Vega was involved in a traffic stop on Interstate 90 near Murdo, South Dakota. During the search of the vehicle law enforcement found 20 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the vehicle. Vega admitted he was transporting the methamphetamine from California to Minnesota where it would be further distributed by others.
This case was investigated by the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan Dilges prosecuted the case.
Vega was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 6 ½ Years for Possessing 20 Pounds of Methamphetamine Destined for Distribution
A San Diego, California, man convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
Leobardo Vega , age 32, was sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, $1,000 fine, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Vega was indicted for Posssession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance by a federal grand jury in August 2023. He pleaded guilty on December 4, 2024.
On September 30, 2022, Vega was involved in a traffic stop on Interstate 90 near Murdo, South Dakota. During the search of the vehicle law enforcement found 20 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the vehicle. Vega admitted he was transporting the methamphetamine from California to Minnesota where it would be further distributed by others.
This case was investigated by the South Dakota Highway Patrol and the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan Dilges prosecuted the case.
Vega was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Leobardo Vega?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Leobardo Vega?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (Minnehaha County), SD. The presiding judge was Eric C. Schulte.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Leobardo Vega?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Sioux Falls. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Sioux Falls, South Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Leobardo Vega decided?
This case was decided on March 14, 2025.