United States v. Dado, No. 13-1578 (6th Cir. 2014)
Annotate this CaseAfter observing suspicious activity and marijuana in plain sight, drug task force officers obtained and executed a search warrant at the Corlew residence, where they confiscated 93 pounds of processed marijuana plus 1,287 growing marijuana plants. Officers also seized cash, numerous firearms, and tools used for growing and processing large quantities of marijuana. As the investigation progressed, additional participants were identified as being involved with the physical process of growing, harvesting, and processing the marijuana plants. Dado operated liquor stores in Flint, funded the operation and distributed the finished product, but did not participate in the physical process. He was indicted for conspiracy to manufacture marijuana plants, 21 U.S.C. 846, and for aiding and abetting in manufacturing marijuana, 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A). The Corlews and six others were also charged. With Dado’s consent, officers searched the store and his car and recovered marijuana, a digital scale, and a loaded semi-automatic handgun. Dado had a prior felony drug conviction in 2005, so the government gave him notice that his sentence on any count of conviction would be enhanced. His co-defendants all pled guilty and testified. Dado was convicted and received a 20-year mandatory minimum sentence. The Sixth Circuit affirmed.
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