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Date: 12-13-2024
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United States of America v. Marvin Martinez-Ruiz
Case Number: 23-Mj=95
Judge: Brian A. Jackson
Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana (East Baton Rouge Parish)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Baton Rouge
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Description:
Honduran Man Sentenced to 63 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Conviction
Marvin Martinez-Ruiz, age 42, of Honduras, was convicted for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. In addition to the term of imprisonment, the Court further sentenced Martinez-Ruiz to serve three years of supervised release.
On August 21, 2023, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a white van for improper lane use. The driver of the van was identified as Martinez-Ruiz and after obtaining consent to search the van, deputies located 416.1 grams of methamphetamine, 150.9 grams of cocaine, and two digital scales inside the van. After being advised of his Miranda rights, Martinez-Ruiz admitted that the narcotics belonged to him.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Baton Rouge Police Department, and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jeremy S. Johnson.
Outcome: color="green"> Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 63 Months in Federal Prison
Marvin Martinez-Ruiz, age 42, of Honduras, was convicted for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. In addition to the term of imprisonment, the Court further sentenced Martinez-Ruiz to serve three years of supervised release.
On August 21, 2023, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a white van for improper lane use. The driver of the van was identified as Martinez-Ruiz and after obtaining consent to search the van, deputies located 416.1 grams of methamphetamine, 150.9 grams of cocaine, and two digital scales inside the van. After being advised of his Miranda rights, Martinez-Ruiz admitted that the narcotics belonged to him.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Baton Rouge Police Department, and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jeremy S. Johnson.
Outcome: color="green"> Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 63 Months in Federal Prison
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