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United States of America v. Chet Edwin Mercer
Date: 03-01-2024
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Judge: M. Douglas Harpool
Court: The United States Court for the Southern District of Iowa (Polk County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Des Moines
Defendant's Attorney:
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Des Moines, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Charges.
A Burlington man was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine.
Between January and October 2022, Hardy Pegues III, 62, conspired with others to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in the Burlington, Iowa area. One of the other subjects was Larry Keith Knotts III.
Larry Keith Knotts III, 36, was sentenced on January 23, 2024, to 25 years in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute 50 grams or more of Methamphetamine. The press release for Knotts' sentencing can be found at Knotts Press Release.
After completing his term of imprisonment, Pegues will be required to serve five years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. This case was investigated by the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force.
Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 200 months in federal prison. Pegues will be required to serve five years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Chet Edwin Mercer?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 200 months in federal prison. Pegues will be required to serve five years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
Which court heard United States of America v. Chet Edwin Mercer?
This case was heard in The United States Court for the Southern District of Iowa (Polk County), IA. The presiding judge was M. Douglas Harpool.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Chet Edwin Mercer?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Des Moines. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Des Moines, Iowa Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Chet Edwin Mercer decided?
This case was decided on March 1, 2024.