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United States of America v. Michael Gibson
Date: 11-21-2016
Case Number: 5:15-cr-03658-RB
Judge: Robert C. Brack
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Dona Ana County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Selesia L. Winston and Renee L. Camacho
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Las Cruces, NM - Lovington Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction
Michael Gibson, 28, of Lovington, N.M., was sentenced to 90 months in prison for his conviction on a methamphetamine trafficking charge. Gibson will be on supervised release for four years after completing his prison sentence.
Gibson was arrested on May 20, 2015, on a criminal complaint charging him with distribution of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. According to the complaint, on Sept. 10, 2014, Gibson distributed approximately 55.6 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement agent. The complaint further alleges that Gibson possessed a pistol during the drug trafficking transaction, which he placed in his lap during the transaction.
Gibson was indicted on Oct. 14, 2015, and charged with distribution of methamphetamine and carrying a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime on Sept. 10, 2014, in Lea County, N.M. The indictment was subsequently superseded on April 21, 2016. The superseding indictment includes forfeiture provisions requiring Gibson to forfeit $2,900 to the United States.
On July 18, 2016, Gibson pled guilty to Count 1 of the superseding indictment charging him with distribution of methamphetamine. In entering the guilty plea, Gibson admitted that on Sept. 10, 2014, he sold approximately 49.54 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement agent.
This case was investigated by the Las Cruces office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Lea County Drug Task Force.
Michael Gibson, 28, of Lovington, N.M., was sentenced to 90 months in prison for his conviction on a methamphetamine trafficking charge. Gibson will be on supervised release for four years after completing his prison sentence.
Gibson was arrested on May 20, 2015, on a criminal complaint charging him with distribution of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. According to the complaint, on Sept. 10, 2014, Gibson distributed approximately 55.6 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement agent. The complaint further alleges that Gibson possessed a pistol during the drug trafficking transaction, which he placed in his lap during the transaction.
Gibson was indicted on Oct. 14, 2015, and charged with distribution of methamphetamine and carrying a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime on Sept. 10, 2014, in Lea County, N.M. The indictment was subsequently superseded on April 21, 2016. The superseding indictment includes forfeiture provisions requiring Gibson to forfeit $2,900 to the United States.
On July 18, 2016, Gibson pled guilty to Count 1 of the superseding indictment charging him with distribution of methamphetamine. In entering the guilty plea, Gibson admitted that on Sept. 10, 2014, he sold approximately 49.54 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement agent.
This case was investigated by the Las Cruces office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Lea County Drug Task Force.
Outcome:
Defendant was sentenced to 90 months in prison plus 4 years of supervised release.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Michael Gibson?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to 90 months in prison plus 4 years of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. Michael Gibson?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Dona Ana County), NM. The presiding judge was Robert C. Brack.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Michael Gibson?
Plaintiff's attorney: Selesia L. Winston and Renee L. Camacho. Defendant's attorney: Jess R. Lilley.
When was United States of America v. Michael Gibson decided?
This case was decided on November 21, 2016.