Danny Anthony Collado Nieves, Attempting to Possess with Intent to Distribute, Florida 2017

A federal jury in Florida has found Danny Anthony Collado Nieves, 25, of St. Cloud, guilty of attempting to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 15, 2017, and he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.

The guilty verdict comes after a federal jury deliberated on the evidence presented in the case. According to testimony and evidence, on November 2, 2016, Collado Nieves attempted to sell over 100 grams of a substance that he believed to be heroin to an undercover police officer for $11,000.

Although lab results later confirmed that the “heroin” was not a controlled substance, testimony and evidence showed that he had intended to sell real heroin on that date. This intent to sell a controlled substance is a key factor in the guilty verdict.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant United States Attorneys Sean P. Shecter and Vincent Chiu are prosecuting the case.

Collado Nieves’ guilty verdict highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking in the state of Florida. The case serves as a reminder that attempting to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance is a serious offense that carries significant penalties.

The sentencing hearing for Collado Nieves is scheduled for September 15, 2017. At that time, the court will determine the appropriate sentence for the defendant based on the evidence presented in the case.

In the meantime, Collado Nieves will remain in custody pending sentencing. The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of drug trafficking and the importance of law enforcement agencies working to prevent and prosecute these crimes.

Collado Nieves’ case is a reminder that attempting to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance is a serious offense that carries significant penalties. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking in the state of Florida.

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