USA v. Torres

AO 245B (CASD Rev. 1/19) Judgment in a Criminal Case 	FILED
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 	JAN - 8 2026
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 	CLERK U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRI 	CALIFORNIA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
V.
JUDGMENT IN A CRl.nu;u..c~~~___J,~r--~D~EP~U:..:_TY!...J
(For Offenses Committed On or After November 1, 198
RAMON TORRES, JR. (1) Case Number: 	3:25-CR-00951-JAH
Jennifer L Coon
Defendant's Attorney
USM Number 	63831-511
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THE DEFENDANT:
!ZI 	pleaded guilty to count(s)
D 	was found guilty on count(s)
after a plea ofnot guilty.
1 of the Superseding Information
Accordingly, the defendant is adjudged guilty of such count(s), which involve the following offense(s):
Title and Section / Nature of Offense
21:952,960; 21:853 - Importation ofMethamphetamine; Criminal Forfeiture (Felony)
The defendant is sentenced as provided in pages 2 through 	5 	of this judgment.
The sentence is imposed pursuant to the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984.
0 	The defendant has been found not guilty on count(s)
Count
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IZI 	Count(s) 	remaining 	is 	dismissed on the motion of the United States.	_________..;;.._____
!ZI 	Assessment: $100.00 waived
□ 	NT A Assessment*: $
*Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-22.
IZI 	No fine 	IZI Forfeiture pursuant to order filed 	1/8/2026 	, included herein.
IT IS ORDERED that the defendant must notify the United States Attorney for this district within 30 days of any
change of name, residence, or mailing address until all fines, restitution, costs, and special assessments imposed by this
judgment are fully paid. If ordered to pay restitution, the defendant must notify the court and United States Attorney of
any material change in the defendant's economic circumstances.
January S 2026
Date of Imposition of Sentence
. JOHN A. HOUSTON
ED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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AO 245B (CASD Rev. 1/19) Judgment in a Criminal Case
DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:
RAMON TORRES, JR. (1)
3 :25-CR-00951-JAH
IMPRISONMENT
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The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of:
18 months.
□ 	Sentence imposed pursuant to Title 8 USC Section 1326(b).
□ 	The court makes the following recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons:
□ 	The defendant is remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal.
□ 	The defendant must surrender to the United States Marshal for this district:
□ 	at 	_________ A.M. 	on _________________ _
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□ 	as notified by the United States Marshal.
The defendant must surrender for service of sentence at the institution designated by the Bureau of
Prisons:
□ 	on or before
□ 	as notified by the United States Marshal.
□ 	as notified by the Probation or Pretrial Services Office.
RETURN
I have executed this judgment as follows:
Defendant delivered on 	to
at 	, with a certified copy of this judgment.
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UNITED STATES MARSHAL
By 	DEPUTY UNITED STATES MARSHAL
3 :25-CR-00951-JAH
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AO 245B (CASD Rev. 1/19) Judgment in a Criminal Case
DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:
RAMON TORRES, JR. (1)
3 :25-CR-00951-JAH
SUPERVISED RELEASE
Upon release from imprisonment, the defendant will be on supervised release for a term of:
3 years.
MANDATORY CONDITIONS
1. 	The defendant must not commit another federal, state or local crime.
2. 	The defendant must not unlawfully possess a controlled substance.
Judgment - Page 3 of 5
3. 	The defendant must not illegally possess a controlled substance. The defendant must refrain from any unlawful use of a
controlled substance. The defendant must submit to one drug test within 15 days of release from imprisonment and at least
two periodic drug tests thereafter as determined by the court. Testing requirements will not exceed submission of more
than 4 drug tests per month during the term of supervision, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
□ The above drug testing condition is suspended, based on the court's determination that the defendant poses a low
risk of future substance abuse. (check if applicable)
4. 	□ The defendant must make restitution in accordance with 18 U.S.C. §§ 3663 and 3663A or any other statute authorizing
a sentence of restitution. (check if applicable)
5. 	~ The defendant must cooperate in the collection of DNA as directed by the probation officer. (check if applicable)
6. 	□ The defendant must comply with the requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (34 U.S.C. §
20901, et seq.) as directed by the probation officer, the Bureau of Prisons, or any state sex offender registration agency in
the location where the defendant resides, works, is a student, or was convicted of a qualifying offense. (check if
applicable)
7. 	□ The defendant must participate in an approved program for domestic violence. (check if applicable)
The defendant must comply with the standard conditions that have been adopted by this court as well as with any other
conditions on the attached page.
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AO 245B (CASD Rev. 1/19) Judgment in a Criminal Case
DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:
RAMON TORRES, JR. (1)
3 :25-CR-00951-JAH
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SUPERVISION
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As part of the defendant's supervised release, the defendant must comply with the following standard conditions of
supervision. These conditions are imposed 	because they establish the basic expectations for the defendant's behavior
while on supervision and identify the minimum tools needed by probation 	officers to keep informed, report to the
court about, and bring about improvements in the defendant's conduct and condition.
1. The defendant must report to the probation office in the federal judicial district where they are authorized to reside within 72
hours of their release from imprisonment, unless the probation officer instructs the defendant to report to a different probation
office or within a different time frame.
2. After initially reporting to the probation office, the defendant will receive instructions from the court or the probation officer
about how and when the defendant must report to the probation officer, and the defendant must report to the probation officer
as instructed.
3. The defendant must not knowingly leave the federal judicial district where the defendant is authorized to reside without first
getting permission from the court or the probation officer.
4. The defendant must answer truthfully the questions asked by their probation officer.
5. The defendant must live at a place approved by the probation officer. If the defendant plans to change where they live or
anything about their living arrangements (such as the people living with the defendant), the defendant must notify the
probation officer at least 10 days before the change. If notifying the probation officer in advance is not possible due to
unanticipated circumstances, the defendant must notify the probation officer within 72 hours of becoming aware of a change or
expected change.
6. The defendant must allow the probation officer to visit them at any time at their home or elsewhere, and the defendant must
permit the probation officer to take any items prohibited by the conditions of their supervision that he or she observes in plain
view.
7. The defendant must work full time (at least 30 hours per week) at a lawful type of employment, unless the probation officer
excuses the defendant from doing so. If the defendant does not have full-time employment the defendant must try to find full-
time employment, unless the probation officer excuses the defendant from doing so. If the defendant plans to change where the
defendant works or anything about their work (such as their position or their job responsibilities), the defendant must notify the
probation officer at least 10 days before the change. If notifying the probation officer at least 10 days in advance is not possible
due to unanticipated circumstances, the defendant must notify the probation officer within 72 hours of becoming aware of a
change or expected change.
8. The defendant must not communicate or interact with someone they know is engaged in criminal activity. If the defendant
knows someone has been convicted of a felony, they must not knowingly communicate or interact with that person without
first getting the permission of the probation officer.
9. If the defendant is arrested or questioned by a law enforcement officer, the defendant must notify the probation officer within 72 hours.
10. The defendant must not own, possess, or have access to a firearm, ammunition, destructive device, or dangerous weapon (i.e.,
anything that was designed, or was modified for, the specific purpose of causing bodily injury or death to another person such
as nunchakus or tasers).
11. The defendant must not act or make any agreement with a law enforcement agency to act as a confidential human source or
informant without first getting the permission of the court.
12. If the probation officer determines the defendant poses a risk to another person (including an organization), the probation
officer may require the defendant to notify the person about the risk and the defendant must comply with that instruction.
The probation officer may contact the person and confirm that the defendant notified the person about the risk.
13. The defendant must follow the instructions of the probation officer related to the conditions of supervision.
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AO 245B (CASD Rev. 1/19) Judgment in a Criminal Case
DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:
RAMON TORRES, JR. (1)
3:25-CR-00951-JAH
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SUPERVISION
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1. 	Not enter or reside in the Republic of Mexico without permission of the court or probation officer, and
comply with both United States and Mexican immigration law requirements.
2. 	Participate in a program of drug or alcohol abuse treatment, including drug testing and counseling, as
directed by the probation officer. 	Allow for reciprocal release of information between the probation
officer and the treatment provider. May be required to contribute to the costs of services rendered in an
amount to be determined by the probation officer, based on ability to pay.
3. 	Report all vehicles owned or operated, or in which you have an interest, to the probation officer.
4. 	Reside in a Residential Reentry Center (RRC) as directed by the probation officer for a period ofup to 90
days (non-punitive).
5. 	Submit your person, property, house, residence, vehicle, papers, computers (as defined in 18
U.S.C. § 1030(e)(l)), other electronic communications or data storage devices or media, or office, to a
search conducted by a United States probation officer. Failure to submit to a search may be grounds for
revocation of release. The offender must warn any other occupants that the premises may be subject to
searches pursuant to this condition.
An officer may conduct a search pursuant to this condition only when reasonable suspicion exists that
the offender has violated a condition of his supervision and that the areas to be searched contain evidence
of this violation. Any search must be conducted at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner.
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FILED
JAN - 8 2026 	ICLERK U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DIS 	OF CALIFORNIA
BY 	DEPUTY
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
V.
RAMON TORRES, JR.,
Defendant.
Case No. 25-cr-00951-JAH
PRELIMINARY ORDER OF
CRIMINAL FORFEITURE
16 	WHEREAS, in the Superseding Information the United States sought forfeiture of
17 	all 	right, 	title, 	and 	interest 	in 	all 	property 	of Defendant RAMON 	TORRES, 	JR.,
18 	("Defendant"), pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Sections 853(a)(l) and 853(a)(2)
19 	as all property constituting or derived from proceeds the defendant obtained, directly or
20 	indirectly, as the result of the offense and as property used or intended to be used in
21 	any manner or part to commit or to facilitate the commission of the offense set forth in
22 	Count 1 of the Superseding Information which allege violation of Title 21, United States
23 	Code, Sections 952 and 960; and,
24 	WHEREAS, on or about August 11, 2025 Defendant pled guilty before Magistrate
25 	Judge Lupe Rodriguez, Jr to the offense set forth in Count 1 of the Superseding Information,
26 	charging the defendant with importation of methamphetamine in violation of Title 21,
27 	United States Code, Sections 952 and 960, consented to the forfeiture allegations of the
28 	Superseding Information, 	and consented to 	the forfeiture 	of all property 	seized in
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1 	connection with the case, including, but not limited to the following specific properties
2 	pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Sections 853(a)(l) and 853(a)(2):
3 	a) $2,360.00 U.S. Currency;
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b) One Cellphone;
c) Black 2006 Ford F-150 pickup truck;
d) 2024 Remol Trailer; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2025, this Court accepted the guilty plea of Defendant;
WHEREAS, by virtue of the facts set forth in the plea agreement, the Court finds
10 	that the United States has established the requisite nexus between the specific properties
11 	and the offense of conviction; and
12 	WHEREAS, by virtue of said guilty plea, the United States is now entitled to
13 	possession of the specific properties, pursuant to Title 21, United States Code, Sections
14 	853(a)(l) and 853(a)(2) and Rule 32.2(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure; and
15 	WHEREAS, pursuant to Rule 32.2(b), the United States having requested the
16 	authority to take custody of the above-referenced specific properties which are hereby
17 	found forfeitable by the Court; and
18 	WHEREAS, the United States, having submitted the Order herein to the Defendant
19 	through his attorney of record, to review, and no objections having been received;
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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED:
1. 	Based upon the guilty plea of the Defendant to Count 1 of the Superseding
22 	Information, the United States is hereby authorized to take custody and control of the
23 	following specific properties, and all right, title and interest of Defendant RAMON
24 	TORRES, JR. in the specific properties are hereby forfeited to the United States pursuant
25 	to Title 21, United States Code, Sections 853(a)(l) and 853(a)(2) for disposition in
26 	accordance with the law, subject to the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 853(n):
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a) $2,360.00 U.S. Currency;
b) One Cellphone;
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c) Black 2006 Ford F-150 pickup truck;
d) 2024 Remol Trailer; and
The aforementioned forfeited assets are to be held by the U.S. Customs and
4 	Border Protection in its secure custody and control.
5 	3. 	Pursuant to Rule 32.2(b) and (c), the United States is hereby authorized to
6 	begin proceedings consistent with any statutory requirements pertaining to ancillary
7 	hearings and rights of third parties. 	The Court shall conduct ancillary proceedings as the
8 	Court deems appropriate only upon the receipt of timely third-party petitions filed with the
9 	Court and served upon the United States. 	The Court may determine any petition without
10 	the need for further hearings upon the receipt of the Government's response to any petition.
11 	The Court may enter an amended order without further notice to the parties.
12 	4. 	Pursuant to the Attorney General's authority under Section 853(nX1) of
13 	Title 21, United States Code, Rule 32.2(b)(6), Fed. R. Crim. P., and Rule G(4) of the
14 	Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions, the
15 	United States forthwith shall publish for thirty (30) consecutive days on the Government's
16 	forfeiture website, www.forfeiture.gov, notice of this Order, notice of the United States'
17 	intent to dispose of the specific properties in such manner as the Attorney General may
18 	direct, and notice that any person, other than the Defendant, having or claiming a legal
19 	interest in the above-listed forfeited specific properties must file a petition with the Court
20 	within thirty (30) days of the final publication of notice or of receipt of actual notice,
21 	whichever is earlier.
22 	5. 	This notice shall state that the petition shall be for a hearing to adjudicate the
23 	validity of the petitioner's alleged interest in the specific properties, shall be signed by the
24 	petitioner under penalty 	of perjury, 	and shall set forth the nature and extent of the
25 	petitioner's right, title, or interest in the forfeited specific properties and any additional facts
26 	supporting the petitioner's claim and the relief sought.
27 	6. 	The United States shall also, to the extent practicable, provide direct written
28 	notice to any person known to have alleged an interest in the specific properties that are the
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1 	subject of the Preliminary Order of Criminal Forfeiture, as a substitute for published notice
2 	as to those persons so notified.
3 	7. 	Upon adjudication 	of all 	third-party interests, 	this 	Court will 	enter an
4 	Amended Order of Forfeiture pursuant to Title 21 U.S.C. § 853(n) as to the aforementioned
5 	assets, in which all interests will be addressed.
6 	8. 	Pursuant to Rule 32.2(b)(4), this Order of Forfeiture shall be made final as to
7 	the Defendant at the time of sentencing and is part of the sentence and included in the
8 	judgment.
9 	IT IS SO ORDERED.
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