Eagle Butte man, Diego Ramon Lara, 22, has been charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office in South Dakota.
Lara was indicted by a federal grand jury on August 19, 2014, after allegedly assaulting an adult male victim with a pickup truck on May 24, 2014.
The maximum penalty upon conviction for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon is 10 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Lara appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on August 22, 2014, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The investigation is being conducted by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikal Hanson is prosecuting the case.
Lara was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
Lara’s exact address was not provided in the press release, but authorities have confirmed that he resides in Eagle Butte, South Dakota.
The charge is merely an accusation and Lara is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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