Kyle Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana
A 37-year-old woman from Kyle, South Dakota, has pleaded guilty to a serious crime. Stephanie Standing Soldier appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on April 30, 2013, and admitted to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
The charge against Standing Soldier relates to her alleged involvement in a conspiracy to distribute at least 100 kilograms or more of marijuana in South Dakota between 2008 and 2012. The investigation into this case was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ted L. McBride. Standing Soldier was released on bond pending acceptance of this plea and sentencing.
The penalties for conviction in this case are severe. Standing Soldier faces a minimum of 5 years up to 40 years’ imprisonment and/or a $5,000,000 fine. This is a significant punishment, and it highlights the seriousness with which the authorities take these types of crimes.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combating the distribution of controlled substances in South Dakota. The people of this state expect their authorities to protect them from the harm caused by these types of crimes, and it is the duty of law enforcement to deliver on that expectation.
Defendant: Stephanie Standing Soldier
Criminal Charge: Conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance
City and State: Kyle, South Dakota
Date: April 30, 2013
Sentence: Minimum 5 years up to 40 years’ imprisonment and/or a $5,000,000 fine
Related Federal Cases
- Stephanie Standing Soldier, Marijuana Conspiracy, South Dakota 2013 · Oregon
- Wesley Robert Kleinsasser, Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana, South Dakota 2014 · Iowa
- Nicholas Howard Juarez, Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, South Dakota 2015 · Indiana
- Chelsey Sherri Little, Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, South Dakota 2016 · Iowa
- Robert Earlwin Lofton Jr, Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, South Dakota 2016 · South Dakota
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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