Client was federally indicted for conspiracy to distribute marijuana and possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. The case arose out of a large-scale ATF investigation involving multiple search warrants and coordinated enforcement across San Diego County. After extensive pretrial litigation and a fact-intensive defense investigation, all charges were dismissed.
The government charged our client in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California following a multi-agency investigation into what they alleged was an illegal marijuana distribution network. The indictment alleged violations of 21 U.S.C. § 846 and 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), carrying the potential for significant custodial exposure, including a mandatory minimum prison term.
The case was based on evidence seized during the execution of federal and state search warrants at multiple properties. Agents recovered firearms, marijuana, concentrates, packaging materials, and cash. The government claimed our client exercised control over the operation and possessed firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.
We approached the matter systematically. Our office reviewed the full investigative file, conducted independent witness interviews, analyzed forensic and surveillance records, and traced the ownership and placement of the seized firearms. The prosecution’s case lacked a reliable nexus between our client and many of the key items used to justify the charges.
We filed targeted pretrial motions and engaged with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to narrow the issues. Ultimately, the government dismissed the case in its entirety prior to trial.
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