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United States of America v. Nicholas G. Gutierrez
Date: 01-24-2024
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Judge: Howard F. Sachs
Court: The United States Court for Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States District Attorney’s Office for Kansas City
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
An Independence, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and for illegally possessing eight firearms.
Nicholas G. Gutierrez, 43, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Tuesday, Jan. 23, to 15 years in federal prison without parole.
On Aug. 29, 2023, Gutierrez pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, and one count of being a felon in possession of firearms.
The U.S. Postal Service interdicted a package destined for Gutierrez's residence on April 14, 2023. Investigators opened the package and found three bundles of methamphetamine that weighed a total of approximately four kilograms. Investigators made a controlled delivery of the empty box to Gutierrez's residence.
Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant at Gutierrez's residence on April 19, 2023. Agents found a bag that contained more than a kilogram of methamphetamine on top of a dresser in the master bedroom. A Glock 19 pistol, which had been reported stolen, and additional illegal narcotics were found on the bed in the master bedroom, including several clear plastic bags that contained a total of approximately 440.67 grams of methamphetamine.
Agents forced open a black safe that was in the master bedroom and found an Iver Johnson revolver, a Glock 29, a Glock 17, a Rock Island 1911, a Canik SPX Rival 9mm, a Remington .22-caliber rifle, and a Remington .270-caliber rifle.
Agents also found 9.6 grams of heroin and 46.95 grams of fentanyl at Gutierrez's residence.
Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Gutierrez has prior felony convictions for being a drug user in possession of a firearm and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Gregg R. Coonrod. It was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Kansas City, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearms.
An Independence, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and for illegally possessing eight firearms.
Nicholas G. Gutierrez, 43, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Tuesday, Jan. 23, to 15 years in federal prison without parole.
On Aug. 29, 2023, Gutierrez pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, and one count of being a felon in possession of firearms.
The U.S. Postal Service interdicted a package destined for Gutierrez's residence on April 14, 2023. Investigators opened the package and found three bundles of methamphetamine that weighed a total of approximately four kilograms. Investigators made a controlled delivery of the empty box to Gutierrez's residence.
Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant at Gutierrez's residence on April 19, 2023. Agents found a bag that contained more than a kilogram of methamphetamine on top of a dresser in the master bedroom. A Glock 19 pistol, which had been reported stolen, and additional illegal narcotics were found on the bed in the master bedroom, including several clear plastic bags that contained a total of approximately 440.67 grams of methamphetamine.
Agents forced open a black safe that was in the master bedroom and found an Iver Johnson revolver, a Glock 29, a Glock 17, a Rock Island 1911, a Canik SPX Rival 9mm, a Remington .22-caliber rifle, and a Remington .270-caliber rifle.
Agents also found 9.6 grams of heroin and 46.95 grams of fentanyl at Gutierrez's residence.
Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Gutierrez has prior felony convictions for being a drug user in possession of a firearm and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Gregg R. Coonrod. It was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Nicholas G. Gutierrez?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole.
Which court heard United States of America v. Nicholas G. Gutierrez?
This case was heard in The United States Court for Missouri, MD. The presiding judge was Howard F. Sachs.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Nicholas G. Gutierrez?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States District Attorney’s Office for Kansas City. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Kansas City, Missouri Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Nicholas G. Gutierrez decided?
This case was decided on January 24, 2024.