A federal criminal case was filed in the District of Arizona against Enriquez-Castellon, marking another prosecution in the federal government’s ongoing law enforcement operations across Arizona. The case, United States v. Enriquez-Castellon (Case No. 4:01-cr-01297), was brought by federal prosecutors in 2001.
Federal Charges Filed Against Enriquez-Castellon
According to records from the Federal Judicial Center’s Integrated Database, Enriquez-Castellon was named as a defendant in criminal proceedings in the District of Arizona, one of the primary federal courts serving Arizona. The case was assigned to the court’s criminal docket and processed through the federal judicial system headquartered in Phoenix.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona initiated the prosecution against Enriquez-Castellon as part of their mandate to enforce federal criminal statutes within the district’s jurisdiction. Federal prosecutors in this district handle a broad range of criminal matters, from federal crime cases to complex multi-defendant conspiracies.
About the District of Arizona
The District of Arizona is one of the federal judicial districts in Arizona, with courthouses serving communities across the region. The court handles hundreds of criminal cases annually, with prosecutions brought by Assistant U.S. Attorneys working under the direction of the U.S. Attorney for the district.
Federal criminal cases like United States v. Enriquez-Castellon typically originate from investigations conducted by federal law enforcement agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, and other agencies with federal jurisdiction. These agencies work closely with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to investigate, charge, and prosecute individuals accused of violating federal law.
Federal Criminal Process
Defendants charged in federal court, including Enriquez-Castellon, are afforded the full protections of the U.S. Constitution, including the right to legal representation, the presumption of innocence, the right to a jury trial, and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. Federal criminal proceedings follow the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, which govern all aspects of the case from arraignment through sentencing.
Cases in the District of Arizona are heard by Article III judges nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, as well as U.S. Magistrate Judges who handle preliminary proceedings and certain misdemeanor cases. The court maintains a full complement of judicial officers to ensure the timely administration of justice.
Law Enforcement in Arizona
The federal prosecution of Enriquez-Castellon reflects the continued focus of federal law enforcement on combating crime in Arizona. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona works in partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies through various task forces and cooperative agreements designed to address criminal activity that crosses jurisdictional boundaries.
Federal courts in Arizona have seen consistent caseloads over the years, with prosecutors pursuing charges related to drug trafficking, firearms violations, fraud, immigration offenses, and other federal crimes. The 2001 prosecution of Enriquez-Castellon was among the cases processed by the court during that period.
Case information sourced from the Federal Judicial Center Integrated Database (FJC IDB). All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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