United States of America v. Aderito Patrick Amado

Boston, Massachusetts, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, fentanyl analogue, and cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 841(b)(1)(B)(ii); three counts of possession with intent to distribute those substances.



In late 2020 and early 2021, Massachusetts law enforcement investigated a suspected drug trafficking organization (DTO) in the South Shore area. Evidence led law enforcement to focus on two apartments likely used to store and distribute the drugs: one on Audubon Road in Weymouth and another on Ricciuti Drive in Quincy.



On January 11, 2021, investigators executed state search warrants at both locations, recovering large amounts of narcotics, cash, firearms, and drug trafficking equipment. Earlier that day, officers conducted a warrantless stop of a blue Jeep Grand Cherokee linked to the DTO and driven by Aderito Patrick Amado. uncovered additional drugs and cash.

The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 324 months on the drug counts and 120 months on the felon-in possession counts, plus a consecutive 60-month term on the firearm in-furtherance count, for a total of 384 months' imprisonment, which was within the Guidelines range.