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Date: 12-10-2018
Case Style:
United States of America v. Lawrence Marquez
Case Number: 1:17-cr-03421-WJ
Judge: William P. Johnson
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Elaine Y. Ramirez
Defendant's Attorney: Todd A. Coberly
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Description:
Albuquerque, NM - Albuquerque Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Heroin Trafficking and Firearms Conviction
Lawrence Marquez, 39, of Albuquerque, N.M., was sentenced today in federal court to 88 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for heroin trafficking and firearms charges.
Marquez pled guilty on Aug. 28, 2018 to one count of distribution of heroin and one count of using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. He admitted that he possessed a firearm when he sold heroin on Feb. 23, 2017, in Albuquerque.
This case was investigated by the Albuquerque offices of the DEA and Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elaine Y. Ramirez prosecuted the case as part of the Department of Justice’s commitment, in partnership with other law enforcement agencies, to combat the illegal manufacturing and distribution of methamphetamine, heroin and prescription opioids and to establish new programs to provide services to victims of the opioid crisis.
Charges:
21:846: Conspiracy
(1)
21:841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C): Distribution of Heroin; 18:2: Aiding and Abetting
(2)
21:841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C): Distribution of Heroin; 18:2: Aiding and Abetting
(3)
18:922(g)(1): Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
(4)
18:924(c): Using and Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime, and Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of Such Crime
(5)
12/06/2017 2 REDACTED INDICTMENT as to Lawrence Marquez, Angela Marquez, Jesus Valdez. (nm) (Entered: 12/06/2017)
12/07/2017 Arrest of Lawrence Marquez, Angela Marquez, and Jesus Valdez (kd) (Entered: 12/07/2017)
12/07/2017 Case unsealed as to Lawrence Marquez, Angela Marquez, Jesus Valdez (kd) (Entered: 12/07/2017)
12/07/2017 Set Hearings as to Lawrence Marquez, Angela Marquez, and Jesus Valdez: Initial Appearance set for 12/7/2017 at 02:30 PM in Albuquerque - 320 Rio Grande Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough. (kd) (Entered: 12/07/2017)
12/07/2017 6 NOTICE of Related Cases by USA as to Lawrence Marquez, Angela Marquez, Jesus Valdez (Ramirez, Elaine) Modified text on 12/8/2017 (kg). (Entered: 12/07/2017)
12/07/2017 8 CJA Appointment of Attorney Todd A. Coberly for Lawrence Marquez by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough (emr)
[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 12/07/2017)
12/07/2017 9 Clerk's Minutes before Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough: Initial Appearance as to Lawrence Marquez held; Arraignment/Detention set for 12/8/2017 at 09:30 AM in Albuquerque - 320 Rio Grande Courtroom; deft held in custody of USMS(Recording Info: Liberty - Rio Grande) (kd) (Entered: 12/07/2017)
12/07/2017 10 ORAL ORDER of Temporary Detention pending hearing as to Lawrence Marquez by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough (kd)
[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 12/07/2017)
12/07/2017 12 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 12/7/17 as to Lawrence Marquez. (meq) (Entered: 12/07/2017)
12/08/2017 23 Clerk's Minutes before Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough: Arraignment/Detention as to Lawrence Marquez (1) Count 1,2,3,4,5 held; Detention Hearing continued until 12/13/2017 at 09:30 AM in Albuquerque - 320 Rio Grande Courtroom (Recording Info: Liberty - Rio Grande) (kd) (Entered: 12/08/2017)
12/08/2017 24 DISCOVERY ORDER as to Lawrence Marquez and Angela Marquez by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough (kd) (Entered: 12/08/2017)
12/11/2017 27 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Lawrence Marquez: Call of the Calendar set for 1/31/2018 at 3:00 PM in Albuquerque - 540 Bonito Courtroom before District Judge William P. Johnson. Jury Selection/Trial set for 2/5/2018 at 9:00 AM in Albuquerque - 540 Bonito Courtroom before District Judge William P. Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Trial Prep/JERS)(rwg) (Entered: 12/11/2017)
12/13/2017 33 Clerk's Minutes before Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough: Detention Hearing as to Lawrence Marquez held (Recording Info: Liberty - Rio Grande) (kd) (Entered: 12/13/2017)
12/13/2017 34 ORDER OF DETENTION as to Lawrence Marquez by Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough (kd) (Entered: 12/13/2017)
01/22/2018 37 Unopposed MOTION to Continue February 5 Trial Setting by Jesus Valdez as to Lawrence Marquez, Angela Marquez, Jesus Valdez. (Allen, Darrell) (Entered: 01/22/2018)
01/26/2018 38 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice by District Judge William P. Johnson granting 37 Unopposed MOTION to Continue February 5 Trial Setting filed by Jesus Valdez. Call of the Calendar reset for 5/2/2018 at 03:00 PM in Albuquerque - 540 Bonito Courtroom before District Judge William P. Johnson. Jury Selection/Trial reset for 5/7/2018 at 09:00 AM in Albuquerque - 540 Bonito Courtroom before District Judge William P. Johnson. Motion deadline is hereby extended until 3/26/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Trial Prep with JERS)(kg) (Entered: 01/26/2018)
04/17/2018 41 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Joint Unopposed Motion to Continue Trial of May 7, 2018 by Angela Marquez as to Lawrence Marquez, Angela Marquez, Jesus Valdez. (Gleria, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/17/2018)
04/23/2018 43 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice by Chief District Judge William P. Johnson granting 41 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Joint Unopposed Motion to Continue Trial of May 7, 2018 filed by Angela Marquez. Call of the Calendar reset for 8/29/2018 at 03:00 PM in Albuquerque - 540 Bonito Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Jury Selection/Trial reset for 9/4/2018 at 09:00 AM in Albuquerque - 540 Bonito Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Motion deadline is hereby extended until 7/23/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Trial Prep with JERS)(meq) (Entered: 04/23/2018)
08/15/2018 56 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Joint Unopposed Motion to Continue Trial of September 4, 2018 by Angela Marquez as to Lawrence Marquez, Angela Marquez, Jesus Valdez. (Gleria, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/15/2018)
08/16/2018 57 ORDER TO CONTINUE - Ends of Justice by Chief District Judge William P. Johnson granting 56 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Joint Unopposed Motion to Continue Trial of September 4, 2018 filed by Angela Marquez and Lawrence Marquez. Call of the Calendar reset for 10/31/2018 at 03:00 PM in Albuquerque - 540 Bonito Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Jury Selection/Trial reset for 11/5/2018 at 09:00 AM in Albuquerque - 540 Bonito Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Motion deadline is hereby extended until 9/24/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Trial Prep with JERS)(meq) (Entered: 08/16/2018)
08/21/2018 60 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Lawrence Marquez: Change of Plea set for 8/28/2018 at 10:00 AM in Albuquerque - 320 Rio Grande Courtroom before Magistrate Judge Jerry H. Ritter. (kd)
[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 08/21/2018)
08/28/2018 61 Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jerry H. Ritter: Plea held on 8/28/2018, Guilty Plea entered by Lawrence Marquez (1) Guilty Count 1,2,3,4,5. (Recording Info: RIO GRANDE @ 10:06 AM) (cl) (Entered: 08/28/2018)
Outcome: 08/28/2018 62 CONSENT TO PLEA BEFORE US MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Lawrence Marquez (meq) (Entered: 08/28/2018)
08/28/2018 63 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Lawrence Marquez (meq) (Entered: 08/28/2018)
08/31/2018 64 NOTICE OF HEARING as to Lawrence Marquez: Sentencing set for 11/26/2018 at 9:30 AM in Albuquerque - 540 Bonito Courtroom before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. Any pleadings in response to the Presentence Report must be timely filed in accordance with D.N.M.LR-CR 32.C. Additionally, the United States Probation Office is ordered to provide to Defense Counsel and the Assistant U.S. Attorney, upon written request, copies of documents which the USPO has used to determine Defendants prior criminal history. USPO may provide any such requested documentation via electronic mail. (rwg)
[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 08/31/2018)
11/19/2018 73 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by Lawrence Marquez (Coberly, Todd) (Entered: 11/19/2018)
11/21/2018 74 MINUTE ORDER by the direction of Chief District Judge William P. Johnson as to Lawrence Marquez: Due to the unavailability of Judge Johnson, Sentencing is reset from 11/26/2018 to 12/7/2018 at 3:00 PM in Albuquerque - 440 HONDO COURTROOM before Chief District Judge William P. Johnson. (rwg)
[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 11/21/2018)
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