On June 19, 2014, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the case of United States v. Mosqueda-Gonzalez began. Defendant, Jose Manuel Mosqueda-Gonzalez, was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)) and one count of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)).
Mosqueda-Gonzalez, a 35-year-old Mexican national, was arrested on June 18, 2014, in the city of Los Angeles. According to authorities, Mosqueda-Gonzalez was found in possession of approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine and a 9mm handgun. The defendant had a prior conviction for a serious drug offense, which made him ineligible to possess a firearm.
Mosqueda-Gonzalez’s case drew attention due to the large quantity of methamphetamine involved and the fact that he was allegedly in possession of a firearm. On January 9, 2015, Mosqueda-Gonzalez pleaded guilty to both charges. He was subsequently sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, with no chance of parole.
The sentence reflected the seriousness of the charges and the defendant’s prior conviction, which made him a danger to society. In a statement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said that the case demonstrated the commitment of law enforcement to combating the flow of illicit narcotics and firearms in the Los Angeles area.
Key Facts
- Case: Mosqueda-Gonzalez
- Court: CAED Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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