United States of America v. Veronica Mejia Menares aka Vero

San Antonio, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Veronica Mejia Menjares aka Vero, 40, sold methamphetamine to an individual three times between March 6 and April 4, 2023. She also sold heroin on two occasions in that period. It was during the April 4 exchange that the Drug Enforcement Administration arrested Menjares. A search of her backpack revealed 62.1 grams of heroin, 392.48 grams of crystal methamphetamine, approximately 23.02 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, and one 9mm handgun loaded with a magazine containing 14 rounds.

A federal search warrant on Menjares’s residence resulted in the discovery of four assault rifles, three additional 9mm handguns, and six rifle magazines, one of which contained 18 .556 rounds.

Menjares was indicted for three counts on May 3, 2023. She pleaded guilty on Aug. 6, 2025. U.S. District Judge David Ezra sentenced Menjares to 200 months in prison for the methamphetamine charge, running consecutive to five years in prison for the firearm offense.

Menjares’s criminal record includes three prior convictions for possession of a controlled substance, two convictions for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and two convictions for unlawfully carrying a handgun.

U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas made the announcement.

The DEA investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Spears prosecuted the case.

The Defendant was sentenced to 260 months in prison.

12/08/2025 69 ORDER GRANTING 68 Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Veronica Mejia Menjares (1). Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (bt) (Entered: 12/08/2025)
12/08/2025 70 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David A. Ezra:Sentencing held on 12/8/2025 for Veronica Mejia Menjares (1), Count(s) 1, 200 months Imprisonment to run consecutively to Count 3; 3 years Supervised Release to run consecutively to Count 3; S/A $100; No Fine; Count(s) 2, Dismissed by Government's Motion.; Count(s) 3, 60 months Imprisonment to run consecutively to Count 1; 5 years Supervised Release to run consecutively to Count 1; S/A $100; No Fine. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.) (Court Reporter Amber-Rae Nino.) (bt) (Entered: 12/10/2025)
12/08/2025 ORAL MOTION for Variance by Veronica Mejia Menjares. (bt) (Entered: 12/10/2025)
12/08/2025 ORAL MOTION to Dismiss Remaining Counts, ORAL MOTION for Final Forfeiture of Property by USA as to Veronica Mejia Menjares. (bt) (Entered: 12/10/2025)
12/08/2025 71 ORAL ORDER DENYING [ORAL] Motion for Variance as to Veronica Mejia Menjares (1); ORAL ORDER GRANTING [ORAL] Motion to Dismiss Remaining Counts as to Veronica Mejia Menjares (1); ORAL ORDER GRANTING [ORAL] Motion for Forfeiture of Property as to Veronica Mejia Menjares (1). Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (bt) (Entered: 12/10/2025)