Manchester Resident Indicted for Attempted Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Manchester Resident Indicted for Attempted

Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

CONCORD - Last week a federal grand jury indicted Eric Duran, 41, for attempting to possess a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces. Duran appeared before the Court last Thursday for his initial appearance and arraignment.

According to the charging document, Duran is alleged to have attempted to possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

The charge of attempted possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine has a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum sentence of life in prison, a maximum fine of $10,000,000, and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes that govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

The United States Postal Inspection Service led the investigation. The Drug Enforcement Administration and the New Hampshire State Police provided valuable assistance. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jose Defrank is prosecuting the case.