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United States of America v. Shawron Thomas

Date: 09-19-2022

Case Number:

Judge: Robert F. Rossiter, Jr.

Court: United States District Court for the District of Nebraska (Douglas County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office

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Description:
Omaha, Nebraska criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with

Methamphetamine Possession on Amtrak.



On January 16, 2021, a Nebraska State Patrol trooper doing routine interdiction work encountered Thomas on the Amtrak train in Omaha. Thomas had a suitcase at his feet below the seat in which he was sitting. The trooper and Thomas engaged in a conversation about Thomas's travel, during which the trooper noticed signs of possible drug trafficking.



Thomas consented to have a drug detection canine sniff the suitcase. The canine alerted to the suitcase and it was searched. Inside, agents found seven bundles of methamphetamine weighing a total of 5,049 grams. One bundle, weighing 467 grams, was submitted to the crime laboratory for testing, which determined it was 100 percent pure methamphetamine.



Outcome:
Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Thomas to 120 months imprisonment. After release, he will begin 5-year term of supervised release.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Shawron Thomas?

The outcome was: Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Thomas to 120 months imprisonment. After release, he will begin 5-year term of supervised release.

Which court heard United States of America v. Shawron Thomas?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Nebraska (Douglas County), NE. The presiding judge was Robert F. Rossiter, Jr..

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Shawron Thomas?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best Omaha Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory If no lawyer is listed, call 918-582-6422 and MoreLaw will help you find a lawyer for free..

When was United States of America v. Shawron Thomas decided?

This case was decided on September 19, 2022.