Thursday, February 20, 2014

Leavenworth man charged with drug, gun counts

U.S. Department of Justice

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Felix M. Leal, 40, Leavenworth, Kan., is charged with two counts of distributing methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, one count of unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

The crimes are alleged to have occurred in 2013 and 2014 in Wyandotte County, Kan.

Upon conviction, the crimes carry the following penalties:
  • Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine: Not less than 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $10 million.
  • Possession with intent to distribute marijuana: A maximum penalty of five years and a fine up to $250,000.
  • Unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction: A maximum penalty of 10 years and a fine up to $250,000.
  • Possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking: Not less than five years and a fine up to $250,000.
The FBI investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Zabel is prosecuting.

Leal is innocent until proven guilty.