United States of America v. Daniel Joseph Berry

Victoria, Texas criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute approximately one kilogram of meth.



Daniel Joseph Berry attempted to flee on foot while attempting to discard a backpack. Authorities were able to apprehend him, took him into custody and secured the bag. They noticed it had an odor of marijuana and ultimately found approximately 1001.8 grams of suspected meth, nearly one ounce of marijuana, 17.4 grams of suspected meth pills, a small amount of cocaine and a Ruger handgun with 25 rounds of ammunition.



Laboratory analysis later confirmed the substances were in fact 983 grams of 97% pure meth. Berry admitted to having knowledge of the drugs and gun and took ownership of the backpack.



CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE

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Defendant was sentenced to 144 mos custody BOP; 5 years SRT; standard and mandatory conditions of supervision; mental health treatment; substance abuse treatment, testing, and abstinence; $100 special assessment.