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State of Arizona v. Melvin Woods
Date: 12-13-2019
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Judge: Dominic W. Lanza
Court: United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: D.J. Pashayan
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Description:
Phoenix, AZ - The United States of America charged Melvin Woods with distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.
Melvin Woods, 26, of Phoenix, Ariz. was sentenced to 84 months of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release. Woods previously pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.
On August 1, 2018, Woods sold blue “M-30” pills that looked like oxycodone to a customer at a pool store in Phoenix. Shortly after smoking one of these pills, the customer died from a fentanyl overdose.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Phoenix Police Department.
Melvin Woods, 26, of Phoenix, Ariz. was sentenced to 84 months of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release. Woods previously pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.
On August 1, 2018, Woods sold blue “M-30” pills that looked like oxycodone to a customer at a pool store in Phoenix. Shortly after smoking one of these pills, the customer died from a fentanyl overdose.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Phoenix Police Department.
Outcome:
Defendant was sentenced to 84 months in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Arizona v. Melvin Woods?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to 84 months in prison.
Which court heard State of Arizona v. Melvin Woods?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County), AZ. The presiding judge was Dominic W. Lanza.
Who were the attorneys in State of Arizona v. Melvin Woods?
Plaintiff's attorney: D.J. Pashayan. Defendant's attorney: Find a criminal defense lawyer in Pheonix, Arizona. Call 918-582-6422. It's Free..
When was State of Arizona v. Melvin Woods decided?
This case was decided on December 13, 2019.