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United States of America v. Maria Alvarez
Date: 12-29-2023
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Court: United States District Court for District of Vermont
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont
Defendant's Attorney: Richard C. Bothfeld, Esq.
Description:
Burlington, Vermont criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant Indicted on Drug Charges.
Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont announced that Maria Alvarez, 43, of Rutland, was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Burlington on December 21, 2023. Previously, a federal grand jury sitting in Rutland, Vermont returned a one-count indictment on November 15, 2023, alleging that Alvarez possessed cocaine with intent to distribute it. Alvarez was arrested on December 20, 2023 and made an initial appearance this afternoon before Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle. Alvarez was ordered detained pending further proceedings.
According to court records, Rutland police responded to a call on September 26, 2023 regarding potentially unresponsive people in a vehicle. Police found Alvarez in the front passenger seat and another individual in the driver's seat. Police observed on the driver's lap what appeared to be a rock of crack cocaine. When police effected Alvarez's arrest, they saw her place in the adjacent door a container with several rocks of what appeared to be crack cocaine. All of the apparent crack cocaine field-tested positive. Police arrested the driver and Alvarez, secured the vehicle and obtained a state court search warrant to search the vehicle.
When police executed the search warrant on the vehicle, they found three bags in the footwell where Alvarez had been seated in the front passenger seat. From those bags, police recovered a variety of items, including: Alvarez's non-driver's ID, a key to a lockbox which contained over 600 grams of powder cocaine, over $5,000 in cash and suspected drug packaging. From the vehicle, police also recovered two scales, among other items.
The United States Attorney's Office emphasizes that an indictment contains allegations only and that Alvarez remains presumed innocent unless and until she is convicted of a crime. If convicted, Alvarez faces a maximum possible penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine.
The investigation has been led by the Rutland Police Department. The case will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jonathan A. Ophardt and Colin Owyang. Alvarez is represented by Richard C. Bothfeld, Esq.
Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont announced that Maria Alvarez, 43, of Rutland, was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Burlington on December 21, 2023. Previously, a federal grand jury sitting in Rutland, Vermont returned a one-count indictment on November 15, 2023, alleging that Alvarez possessed cocaine with intent to distribute it. Alvarez was arrested on December 20, 2023 and made an initial appearance this afternoon before Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle. Alvarez was ordered detained pending further proceedings.
According to court records, Rutland police responded to a call on September 26, 2023 regarding potentially unresponsive people in a vehicle. Police found Alvarez in the front passenger seat and another individual in the driver's seat. Police observed on the driver's lap what appeared to be a rock of crack cocaine. When police effected Alvarez's arrest, they saw her place in the adjacent door a container with several rocks of what appeared to be crack cocaine. All of the apparent crack cocaine field-tested positive. Police arrested the driver and Alvarez, secured the vehicle and obtained a state court search warrant to search the vehicle.
When police executed the search warrant on the vehicle, they found three bags in the footwell where Alvarez had been seated in the front passenger seat. From those bags, police recovered a variety of items, including: Alvarez's non-driver's ID, a key to a lockbox which contained over 600 grams of powder cocaine, over $5,000 in cash and suspected drug packaging. From the vehicle, police also recovered two scales, among other items.
The United States Attorney's Office emphasizes that an indictment contains allegations only and that Alvarez remains presumed innocent unless and until she is convicted of a crime. If convicted, Alvarez faces a maximum possible penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine.
The investigation has been led by the Rutland Police Department. The case will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jonathan A. Ophardt and Colin Owyang. Alvarez is represented by Richard C. Bothfeld, Esq.
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The actual sentence following any conviction will be advised by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the United States Code.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Maria Alvarez?
The outcome was: The actual sentence following any conviction will be advised by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the United States Code.
Which court heard United States of America v. Maria Alvarez?
This case was heard in United States District Court for District of Vermont, VT.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Maria Alvarez?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont. Defendant's attorney: Richard C. Bothfeld, Esq..
When was United States of America v. Maria Alvarez decided?
This case was decided on December 29, 2023.