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United States of America v. Leonardo Estrada
Date: 04-22-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for San Antonio
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Del Rio Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
A Del Rio man was sentenced in federal court to 288 months in prison for one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
According to court documents, Leonardo Estrada, 41, approached a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 277 near Eagle Pass, Feb. 15, 2023. During inspection, a K-9 alerted agents to the driver's side of Estrada's vehicle near the pedals. A further search revealed two plastic bundles wrapped in clear plastic tape concealed underneath the carpet behind the gas and brake pedals. The contents of one of the bundles tested positive for 790 grams of methamphetamine, while the other tested positive for marijuana. Estrada admitted to being involved in drug trafficking since 2021.
Estrada was arrested at the checkpoint on Feb. 15, 2023. He pleaded guilty May 22, 2023.
Acting U.S. Attorney Margaret Leachman for the Western District of Texas made the announcement.
HSI and the Drug Enforcement Administration investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Warsame Galaydh prosecuted the case.
San Antonio, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Trafficking
Del Rio Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
A Del Rio man was sentenced in federal court to 288 months in prison for one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
According to court documents, Leonardo Estrada, 41, approached a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 277 near Eagle Pass, Feb. 15, 2023. During inspection, a K-9 alerted agents to the driver's side of Estrada's vehicle near the pedals. A further search revealed two plastic bundles wrapped in clear plastic tape concealed underneath the carpet behind the gas and brake pedals. The contents of one of the bundles tested positive for 790 grams of methamphetamine, while the other tested positive for marijuana. Estrada admitted to being involved in drug trafficking since 2021.
Estrada was arrested at the checkpoint on Feb. 15, 2023. He pleaded guilty May 22, 2023.
Acting U.S. Attorney Margaret Leachman for the Western District of Texas made the announcement.
HSI and the Drug Enforcement Administration investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Warsame Galaydh prosecuted the case.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Leonardo Estrada?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Leonardo Estrada?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, TX.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Leonardo Estrada?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for San Antonio. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best San Antonio, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Leonardo Estrada decided?
This case was decided on April 22, 2025.