Date: 04-30-2024

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United States of America v. Miguel Ramos

Case Number: 3:22-CR-471

Judge: Richard Seeborg

Court: The United States District Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in San Francisco

Defendant's Attorney:

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San Francisco, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fentanyl Dealing

Tenderloin Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced To Five Years In Prison

Miguel Ramos was sentenced to five years in prison for crimes including possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine base, cocaine, and heroin.

Ramos, 25, a citizen of Honduras, pleaded guilty in January 2024 to one count of possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A)(vi), and four counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine base, cocaine, and heroin, all in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C).

According to court filings, Ramos was arrested in October 2022 in possession of approximately 3,530 grams (around 7.7 pounds) of fentanyl in various colors located in several different baggies. He also possessed approximately 54 grams of methamphetamine, 18 grams of cocaine base, 12 grams of cocaine salt, 26 grams of heroin, a large amount of cash, and a digital scale at the time of his arrest. All weights are gross weights.

“Fentanyl is wreaking havoc in our communities, particularly in the Tenderloin,” said United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey. “Miguel Ramos cavalierly possessed more than seven pounds of this highly lethal substance for sale. This Office will ensure that dealers like Mr. Ramos face Justice and long prison sentences.”

“Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat our communities have ever faced. The staggering amount of this poison seized from Ramos equates to several thousand potential deadly doses,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark. “DEA will continue to respond to this unprecedented threat in San Francisco with unprecedented action. Our sustained efforts in the Tenderloin will continue as we work tirelessly to save lives.”

In addition to sentencing Ramos to prison, Judge Seeborg ordered the defendant to serve three years of supervised release to begin after his prison term is completed. Ramos was indicted by a federal grand jury on December 13, 2022, and was immediately remanded into custody following his sentencing today.

Assistant U.S. Attorney George Hageman is prosecuting the case with the assistance of Helen Yee. The prosecution is the result of a months-long investigation by the DEA and the San Francisco Police Department.

One Pill Can Kill: Beware of pills bought on the street. Fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, is a highly potent opiate that can be diluted with cutting agents to create counterfeit pills that purport to mimic the effects of Oxycodone, Percocet, and other drugs, but can be obtained at a lower cost. However, very small variations in the amount or quality of fentanyl create huge effects on the potency of the counterfeit pills and can easily cause death. Fentanyl has now become the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Counterfeit, fentanyl-laced pills are usually shaped and colored to resemble pills that are sold legitimately at pharmacies.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison and ordered the defendant to serve three years of supervised release to begin after his prison term is completed

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