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Date: 09-03-2021
Case Style:
Case Number: 9:17-cr-00297-BHH
Judge: Bruce H. Hendricks
Court: United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (Charleston County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description: Charleston, NC: Distribution of a mixture of heroin and fentanyl, one count of distribution of heroin, and one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Edwin M. Jenkins, Jr., 33, of Bluffton.
Evidence presented in court showed that Jenkins sold either heroin, fentanyl, or a mixture of heroin and fentanyl to a confidential informant on multiple occasions. On April 12, 2017, Jenkins was arrested when he arrived at a location where he believed he was going to sell drugs to an informant. As law enforcement moved to make an arrest, Jenkins fled on foot and dropped a bag containing over 57 grams of a mixture containing fentanyl, before being apprehended.
Jenkins’ criminal history included multiple prior felony drug convictions, and he was on parole on state charges at the time of his criminal conduct in this case.
United States District Court Judge Bruce H. Hendricks sentenced Jenkins to 250 months in federal prison, to be followed by a 96-month term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
The case was investigated by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bluffton Police Department, and the Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Nick Bianchi and Special Assistant United States Attorney Carra Henderson prosecuted the case.
NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE: Knowingly, intentionally and unlawfully did possess with intent to distribute and did distribute a quantity of a mixture and substance containing heroin, a Schedule I controlled substance, and fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance; In violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(l) and 841(b)(l)(C).
(2s)
NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE: Knowingly, intentionally and unlawfully did possess with intent to distribute and did distribute a quantity of heroin, a Schedule I controlled substance; In violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(l) and 84l(b)(l)(C).
(5s)
NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE: Knowingly, intentionally and unlawfully did possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance; In violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(l) and 84l(b)(l)(B).
(7s)
Outcome: 09/02/2021 162 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Honorable Bruce Howe Hendricks: Sentencing held by video on 9/2/2021 as to Edwin Marques Jenkins, Jr. Exhibit. Court Reporter: Lisa Smith. CJA Time: 10:00-11:50 AM. (ssam, ) Modified to edit text on 9/2/2021 (ssam, ). (Entered: 09/02/2021)
09/02/2021 163 GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT as to Edwin Marques Jenkins, Jr. (ssam, ) (Entered: 09/02/2021)
09/02/2021 166 JUDGMENT as to Edwin Marques Jenkins, Jr (1), Count(s) 2s, 5s, 7s, The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of two hundred fifty (250) months. This term consists of two hundred fifty (250) months as to Counts Two, Five, and Seven, said terms to run concurrently. The defendant shall pay the mandatory $300 special assessment fee, consisting of $100.00 as to each count, due beginning immediately. Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant shall be on supervised release for a term of eight (8) years. This term consists of six (6) years each as to Counts Two and Five, and right (8) years as to Count Seven, said terms to run concurrently. While on supervised release, the defendant shall comply with the mandatory and standard conditions of supervision outlined in 18 U.S.C. § 3583(d) and U.S.S.G § 5D1.3(c). The defendant shall also comply with the following special conditions: 1. The defendant must submit to substance abuse testing to determine if he has used a prohibited substance. If able, the defendant shall contribute to the cost of such program not to exceed the amount determined reasonable by the court-approved U.S. Probation Offices Sliding Scale for Services, and he will cooperate in securing any applicable third-party payment, such as insurance or Medicaid. Signed by Honorable Bruce Howe Hendricks on 9/2/21.(cper, ) (Main Document 166 replaced on 9/2/2021) (cper, ). (Entered: 09/02/2021)
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