A Randolph County man has been charged with a serious methamphetamine offense. According to officials, Christopher L. Dallas, 35, of Chester, was charged by indictment with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
The offense allegedly occurred between 2014 and June 2015 in Perry and Randolph Counties. Dallas made his initial appearance in federal court on December 21, 2015
An indictment is a formal charge against a defendant. Under the law, a defendant is presumed to be innocent of a charge until proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt to the satisfaction of a jury.
The methamphetamine offense carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years’ imprisonment, to be followed by 3 years’ supervised release, and a $1,000,000 fine.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by various law enforcement agencies, including the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Perry County Sheriff’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The Randolph and Perry County States Attorney’s Offices also assisted in the investigation.
The case is assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Amanda A. Robertson for prosecution. Dallas was ordered held without bond pending a February 27, 2016, jury trial
It’s worth noting that an indictment is a formal charge, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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