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United States of America v. Christian Gale Biles

Date: 02-13-2026

Case Number: 25-cr-00164

Judge: Irene C. Berger

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia (Kanawha County)

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

Defendant's Attorney: George Cosenza

Description:
Charlesotn, West Virginia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs.

On March 4, 2024, Christian Gale Biles, 21, of Vienna, West Virginia, took possession of a package delivered to his residence by the United States Postal Service. As part of his guilty plea, Biles admitted that he knew the package contained methamphetamine in advance of his receiving it, that he took possession of the methamphetamine contained in the package, and that he intended to distribute the methamphetamine to another individual.

United States Attorney Moore Capito made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Parkersburg Violent Crime and Narcotics Task Force.

United States District Judge Irene C. Berger presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney D. Keith Randolph is prosecuting the case.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Christian Gale Biles?

The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, at least three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million.

Which court heard United States of America v. Christian Gale Biles?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia (Kanawha County), WV. The presiding judge was Irene C. Berger.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Christian Gale Biles?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Charleston. Defendant's attorney: George Cosenza.

When was United States of America v. Christian Gale Biles decided?

This case was decided on February 13, 2026.