United States of America v. Jose Angel Capetillo

Beaumont, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

On March 8, 2024, Jose Angel Capetillo, 23, was stopped for a traffic violation in Lufkin. A search of the vehicle revealed three firearms and suspected controlled substances. On April 12, 2024, Capetillo was stopped for a traffic violation in Hudson and admitted to having illegal drugs in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed cocaine, marijuana, and Xanax, as well as two firearms. One of the firearms was a short-barreled shotgun. Further investigation revealed Capetillo had previously been convicted of a felony and as a convicted felon, prohibited by federal law from owning or possessing firearms.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Hudson Police Department; and Lufkin Police Department. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Donald S. Carter.

The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 96 months in prison.