Arredondo Alvarez, Federal Criminal Case, Illinois 2017
Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of Illinois filed criminal charges against Arredondo Alvarez in August 2017, bringing the case under docket number 17-CR-00316 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The prosecution joined the substantial criminal caseload handled by one of the nation's busiest and most prominent federal judicial districts, headquartered in Chicago.
The Northern District of Illinois, centered on the Chicago metropolitan area, is one of the largest and most active federal judicial districts in the United States. The district processes thousands of criminal cases annually, reflecting the significant law enforcement challenges facing the Chicago region. Federal prosecutors address a wide range of criminal conduct, from drug trafficking and violent crime to public corruption and financial fraud.
The charges against Arredondo Alvarez were the product of a federal investigation that gathered evidence supporting prosecution in the federal court system. Federal law enforcement agencies operating in the Northern District of Illinois — including the FBI, DEA, ATF, and others — maintain a substantial presence in the Chicago area and conduct investigations that generate a steady flow of federal criminal cases.
Arredondo Alvarez was afforded all constitutional protections guaranteed to defendants in the federal criminal justice system. The right to counsel, the presumption of innocence, and due process requirements were maintained throughout the proceedings, ensuring the integrity of the judicial process.
The Northern District of Illinois applies the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines in determining appropriate sentences for convicted defendants. The guidelines consider the nature and severity of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, and other relevant factors. Federal conviction carries serious potential consequences including imprisonment, supervised release, fines, and restitution.
The prosecution of Arredondo Alvarez was part of the Northern District of Illinois's active criminal enforcement program during 2017. The district's prosecutors maintained their commitment to pursuing federal criminal cases throughout the year, addressing criminal conduct that threatened the safety and well-being of communities in the Chicago region.
The case is documented in the permanent records of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, contributing to the comprehensive record of federal criminal enforcement in the district.
Key Facts
- Defendant: Arredondo Alvarez
- Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- Docket: 17-CR-00316
- Filed: August 9, 2017
- Source: Federal Court Records