Date: 11-14-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Luis Miguel Plaza

Case Number: 6:23-CR-67

Judge: John Antoon II

Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Orange County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Orlando

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:

Orlando, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl
Orlando Man Sentenced To Ten Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Fentanyl

The Drug Enforcement Administration used an undercover agent and confidential informants to conduct multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Miguel Plaza, age 34, Orlando. During two of the controlled purchases, in August 2023 and January 2024, Plaza sold the undercover agent and a confidential informant a total of over 1,100 pills containing fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl, an analogue of fentanyl. In February 2024, Plaza possessed more than 7,000 pills containing fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl, which he intended to sell to a confidential informant.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Diane Hu.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

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