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United States of America v. Deyvin Morales; Juan Francisco Alvarez-Sorto; Karla Lopez-Gutierrez

Date: 04-28-2024

Case Number: 5:22-cr-50084

Judge: Karen E. Schreier

Court: The United States District Court for the District of SouthDakota

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Sioux Falls

Defendant's Attorney: Public Defender's Office for Juan Francisco Alvarez-Sorto



Jonathan P. McCoy for Dyvin Morales



Michael V. Wheeler for Karla Alejandra Lopez-Gutierrez

Description:

Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Kidnapping; Carjacking; Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person; and Unlawful Reentry after Deportation

Outcome:

Defendants were found guilty and -



Deyvin Morales to 47 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release.



Juan Francisco Alvarez-Sorto to 35 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release.



Karla Lopez-Gutierrez to 26 ½ years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Deyvin Morales; Juan Francisc...?

The outcome was: Defendants were found guilty and - Deyvin Morales to 47 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Juan Francisco Alvarez-Sorto to 35 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Karla Lopez-Gutierrez to 26 ½ years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release.

Which court heard United States of America v. Deyvin Morales; Juan Francisc...?

This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of SouthDakota, SD. The presiding judge was Karen E. Schreier.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Deyvin Morales; Juan Francisc...?

Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Sioux Falls. Defendant's attorney: Public Defender's Office for Juan Francisco Alvarez-Sorto Jonathan P. McCoy for Dyvin Morales Michael V. Wheeler for Karla Alejandra Lopez-Gutierrez.

When was United States of America v. Deyvin Morales; Juan Francisc... decided?

This case was decided on April 28, 2024.