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United States of America v. Joseph Winslow
Date: 09-10-2021
Case Number: 5:21-cr-00178
Judge: Marina Garcia
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Webb County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney: Best Laredo Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
Joseph Winslow, a 54-year-old resident of Fort Meade, Florida, agreed to drive a tractor-trailer full of undocumented aliens from Laredo to San Antonio.
On Dec. 30, 2020, Winslow arrived at the Border Patrol (BP) checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35 approximately 29 miles north of Laredo. Authorities conducted an X-ray of the trailer he was driving and discovered it was full of people. They ultimately identified a total of 149 undocumented aliens inside.
Winslow agreed to transport the individuals in return for $10,000.
Winslow is currently in custody where he will remain pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation with the assistance of BP. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Fawcett prosecuted the case.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Joseph Winslow?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to serve a 72-month sentence to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. Joseph Winslow?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Webb County), TX. The presiding judge was Marina Garcia.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Joseph Winslow?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office. Defendant's attorney: Best Laredo Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Joseph Winslow decided?
This case was decided on September 10, 2021.