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Date: 08-14-2022
Case Style:
United States of America v. Cristobal Rosa-Robles
Case Number: 2:19-cr-00380-NR
Judge: J. Nicholas Ranjan
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Allegheny County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin.
On March 27, 2019, a Trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police stopped Cristobal Rosa-Robles’ vehicle for traffic violations as he drove eastbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After speaking with Mr. Rosa-Robles, the Trooper believed that he may be involved in drug trafficking, so the Trooper asked for his consent to search his vehicle. Mr. Rosa-Robles voluntarily consented to a search of his vehicle. The Trooper searched Mr. Rosa-Robles’ vehicle and discovered an aftermarket hidden compartment that contained approximately 400 bricks, or 20,000 dosage units, of a mixture of heroin; fentanyl; valeryl fentanyl, a fentanyl analogue; and methamphetamine. Judge Ranjan referenced the seriousness of the offense.
Assistant United States Attorney Mark V. Gurzo prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
United States Attorney Chung commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Pennsylvania State Police for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Rosa-Robles.
Outcome: 08/10/2022 176 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan: Sentencing held on 8/10/2022 for CRISTOBAL ROSA-ROBLES. Count 1: 108 months imprisonment; 4 years supervised release; Mandatory $100 special assessment imposed; Forfeiture ordered; Fine waived for inability to pay; Restitution not applicable. (Court Reporter: N. Re) (pak) (Entered: 08/10/2022)
08/10/2022 177 JUDGMENT as to CRISTOBAL ROSA-ROBLES. Count 1: 108 months imprisonment; 4 years supervised release; Mandatory $100 special assessment imposed; Forfeiture ordered; Fine waived for inability to pay; Restitution not applicable. Signed by Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan on 8/10/2022. (pak) (Entered: 08/10/2022)
08/10/2022 178 Sealed Sentencing Supplement as to CRISTOBAL ROSA-ROBLES, filed in accordance with the Court's Standing Order at Miscellaneous No. 17-447. (pak) (Entered: 08/10/2022)
08/10/2022 ***Terminated Case (pak) (Entered: 08/10/2022)
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