Juan Carlos Jimenez convicted on Possession of Cocaine

District Attorney Roberto Serna

(Press Release) District Attorney Roberto Serna announced that on August 19, 2015, a Maverick County jury convicted Juan Carlos Jimenez, 35 years old, of the offense of Possession of Cocaine, which occurred on April 13, 2012, behind Gerardo’s Bar located on El Indio Highway in Eagle Pass. Assistant District Attorneys Alberto Rodriguez and Rene Munoz represented the State of Texas in this jury trial that began on Monday, April 17. Presentation of evidence concluded Wednesday morning, and the jury returned the guilty verdict within 3 hours after conclusion of closing arguments. Sentencing will occur at 10 a.m. on October 1, 2015. The punishment range for this offense is from 2 to 10 years in prison, and up to a $10,000 fine may be imposed. D. A. Serna stated that drug cases will be vigorously prosecuted by the Office of the District Attorney in order to protect our neighborhoods, our schools, and our children.