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United States of America v. Zachary D. Barnes
Date: 06-26-2025
Case Number: 1:22-cr-00009
Judge: Holly A. Brady
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (Allen County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Fort Wayne
Defendant's Attorney: Robert Palmer
Description:
Fort Wayne, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute.
Zachary Barnes pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and to possess it with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. At sentencing, the district court applied a two-level enhancement under section 3B1.1(c) of the Sentencing Guidelines for Barnes' role as a manager or supervisor of the scheme. Because of the role enhancement, Barnes became ineligible for the so-called "safety-valve†provision in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f), which offers a path for some non-violent drug offenders with minimal criminal histories to avoid mandatory minimum sentences. Barnes was sentenced to the mandatory minimum ten years in prison.
Zachary Barnes pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and to possess it with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. At sentencing, the district court applied a two-level enhancement under section 3B1.1(c) of the Sentencing Guidelines for Barnes' role as a manager or supervisor of the scheme. Because of the role enhancement, Barnes became ineligible for the so-called "safety-valve†provision in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f), which offers a path for some non-violent drug offenders with minimal criminal histories to avoid mandatory minimum sentences. Barnes was sentenced to the mandatory minimum ten years in prison.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Zachary D. Barnes?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard United States of America v. Zachary D. Barnes?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (Allen County), in. The presiding judge was Holly A. Brady.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Zachary D. Barnes?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in Fort Wayne. Defendant's attorney: Robert Palmer.
When was United States of America v. Zachary D. Barnes decided?
This case was decided on June 26, 2025.