Carlos Loverboy Silva Sentenced 14 Years for Conspiring to Distribute Crack Cocaine
U.S. Attorney’s Office March 18, 2009 |
United States Attorney Joe W. Stecher and the Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announce the following information for the attention of the media:
Event Triggering this Release:
The Honorable Richard G. Kopf, United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska, sentenced Carlos Loverboy Silva to 14 years in federal prison for his role in conspiring to distribute crack cocaine in the Lincoln area. Silva bought and sold up to three ounces of crack at a time. Following completion of his prison term, Silva is ordered to serve five years on supervised release.
Name of Defendant: Carlos Loverboy Silva
AKA: Little Carlos
Age: 22
City of residence: Lincoln
Crime(s) Charged and Potential Penalty (A CHARGE is merely an accusation and every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty):
Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and 50 grams or more of crack (cocaine base) 10 years to life in prison, and/or up to $4,000,000 fine. Not less than five years supervised release, $100 special assessment fee.
Specific Location of Alleged Crime: Lincoln and eastern Nebraska
Location of Arrest: Lincoln
Alleged Dollar Loss/Type and Quantity of Drug: over 500 grams of crack
Others Charged in Same Scheme: Cedric Bluford aka Lil Ced
Relevant Dates:
Date of Alleged Crime: March 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007
Federal Arrest Date: March 1, 2008
Date Complaint Issued:
Indictment Returned Date: February 21, 2008
Initial Appearance Date: March 4, 2008
Plea or Trial and Date(s): pled December 8, 2008
Sentencing Date: March 18, 2009
Next Court Hearing Type and Date:
Assigned Magistrate Judge: David L. Piester
Held without Bond, or Released from Custody: released on conditions
In Continuous Custody Since:
Assigned District Court Judge: Richard G. Kopf
Initials of Assigned AUSA/Preparer of THIS Release: jml