Federal prosecutors in the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico brought criminal charges against Cuellar-Larez in a case that underscores the federal government’s commitment to prosecuting criminal conduct in New Mexico. The case, docketed as United States v. Cuellar-Larez, Case No. 2:04-cr-00224, was filed in 2004 and represents one of numerous federal criminal prosecutions handled by the District of New Mexico.
Case Overview
The criminal case against Cuellar-Larez was initiated in the District of New Mexico, which serves as one of the federal judicial districts responsible for adjudicating criminal matters in New Mexico. The case was assigned docket number 2:04-cr-00224 and classified as a federal criminal proceeding under the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court system.
According to federal court records maintained by the Federal Judicial Center, Cuellar-Larez faced charges that were prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico. The case was part of the federal court’s criminal docket for the year 2004, during which the District of New Mexico handled numerous criminal matters ranging from drug offenses to white-collar crimes and violent offenses.
Federal Court Jurisdiction
The District of New Mexico holds jurisdiction over federal criminal cases arising within its geographic boundaries in New Mexico. Federal criminal cases typically involve violations of federal statutes, including but not limited to drug trafficking, firearms offenses, fraud, immigration violations, and other crimes that fall under federal jurisdiction. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico is responsible for prosecuting these cases on behalf of the federal government.
In the case of United States v. Cuellar-Larez, the prosecution was conducted under the authority of the United States Department of Justice, which oversees all federal criminal prosecutions through its network of U.S. Attorney’s Offices across the country. The District of New Mexico is part of the federal judicial system established under Article III of the United States Constitution.
Court Proceedings
The criminal proceedings against Cuellar-Larez followed the standard federal criminal process, which typically begins with an investigation by federal law enforcement agencies, followed by the filing of charges either through a criminal complaint or a grand jury indictment. Defendants in federal criminal cases are afforded all constitutional protections, including the right to counsel, the right to a speedy trial, and the right against self-incrimination.
Federal criminal cases in the District of New Mexico are presided over by U.S. District Judges and U.S. Magistrate Judges who are appointed to serve the court. The case against Cuellar-Larez was processed through the court’s criminal docket system, which tracks all federal criminal matters from initial filing through final disposition.
Federal Criminal Justice in New Mexico
The prosecution of Cuellar-Larez in the District of New Mexico reflects the ongoing federal law enforcement efforts in New Mexico. Federal courts in New Mexico handle a significant volume of criminal cases each year, with prosecutors pursuing charges related to a wide range of federal offenses. The Federal Judicial Center, which maintains comprehensive records of all federal court cases, documented this case as part of its Integrated Database of federal court proceedings.
The District of New Mexico continues to serve as a critical venue for the administration of federal criminal justice in New Mexico, processing cases that range from minor federal offenses to major criminal enterprises. The court works in conjunction with federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF, and other agencies, to ensure the effective prosecution of federal crimes within its jurisdiction.
This article is based on federal court records maintained by the Federal Judicial Center’s Integrated Database (FJC IDB). Case information reflects data as recorded in the federal court system. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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