The Orange County Sheriff’s Stanton Specialized Enforcement Team (SET) deputies rolled upon an occupied vehicle.
After learning the subject was on Federal Probation, the deputies conducted a search and discovered approximately six pounds of illegal narcotics and $4,000 in cash hidden on the subject and inside the vehicle.
Here are the criminal penalties the suspect may face under federal and California state law:
Federal Criminal Penalties (for Drug Trafficking & Probation Violation)
- Federal drug trafficking charge (assuming the narcotics are Schedule I/II substances like cocaine, methamphetamine, etc.)
- Possession of 6 pounds (~2.7 kg) exceeds the 500 g – 5 kg threshold, triggering a mandatory minimum of 5 years and up to 40 years in prison on a first offense.
- If this quantity meets a higher category under 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(B), the range remains 5 years to 40 years.
- Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- Judges apply a base offense level based on drug quantity under the Sentencing Guidelines (U.S.S.G. §2D1.1), often resulting in substantial additional prison time depending on offense characteristics (e.g., role in distribution, weapon use).
- Federal probation violation
- Being on federal probation means committing a new felony offense (drug trafficking) constitutes a significant violation.
- This could lead to revocation of probation and imposition of the original sentence, plus additional penalties and court costs.
Excellent work OCSD, It’s time to keep that ungrateful prick locked up for 40 years.