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United States of America v. Juan Ramon Matta-Lopez, aka El Negro, aka Juan Ramon Matta-Ballesteros

Date: 09-08-2025

Case Number: 25-cr-606

Judge: Susan Waters

Court: United States District Court for the Central District of California (Los Angeles County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles

Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best * Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory

Description:
Los Angeles, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking compassionate release.<br>
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Matta-Lopez was convicted for conduct that occurred before the <br>
enactment of the Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) on November 1, 1987. Under the <br>
pre-SRA statutory scheme, 18 U.S.C. § 4205(g) (the old law), Matta-Lopez is <br>
precluded from personally moving for compassionate release.1 Defendants <br>
sentenced under the post-SRA framework, 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c) (the new law), may <br>
personally move for compassionate release. See Matta-Ballesteros, 843 F. App'x <br>
at 893. The district court determined that this discrepancy in the availability of an <br>
inmate's ability to move for compassionate release constituted a violation of <br>
Matta-Lopez's "Fifth Amendment right to equal protection of the laws.” <br>
Outcome:
Reversed
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Juan Ramon Matta-Lopez, aka E...?

The outcome was: Reversed

Which court heard United States of America v. Juan Ramon Matta-Lopez, aka E...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Central District of California (Los Angeles County), MT. The presiding judge was Susan Waters.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Juan Ramon Matta-Lopez, aka E...?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best * Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Juan Ramon Matta-Lopez, aka E... decided?

This case was decided on September 8, 2025.