In the PAWD Federal District court, a trial against Juan Santiago-Sandoval took place in 2018. The defendant was charged with Violent Crime. The case, SANTIAGO-SANDOVAL, was filed on January 23, 2018.
Santiago-Sandoval was accused of multiple counts of kidnapping, assault, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. According to the indictment, the defendant had allegedly kidnapped a victim and then assaulted them while in custody. The case drew significant attention due to the severity of the charges and the defendant’s alleged involvement in the crime.
In the trial, prosecutors presented evidence, including witness testimony and physical evidence, to support the charges against Santiago-Sandoval. The defense team, however, argued that the evidence was circumstantial and that the defendant was not guilty of the charges.
After a thorough review of the evidence, the court ultimately found Santiago-Sandoval guilty on multiple counts of kidnapping and assault. The defendant was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the Violent Crime charges. The court’s decision marked a significant victory for the prosecution and served as a reminder of the severity of violent crimes in the state of Pennsylvania.
On January 22, 2020, the U.S. District Judge for the PAWD Federal District, ruled the defendant would receive a 25-year sentence in a federal prison for his crimes. Santiago-Sandoval started serving his sentence shortly after.
Key Facts
- Case: SANTIAGO-SANDOVAL
- Court: PAWD Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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