Opinion ID: 152433
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Christiana Dilley's Testimony

Text: Dilley pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver as part of a cooperating plea agreement. Dilley admitted lying in the past to stay out of jail, including the night of her arrest. Dilley explained that she was originally charged in federal court with three charges: conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Dilley testified that she was not promised a sentence reduction from the government and further testified that she was not hoping to receive a reduction; rather, she wanted to close the door on her drug activities. Dilley stated that she met her boyfriend Sabino Diaz in 2004 through her sister. At that time, she was getting methamphetamine from Sabino's brother, Jeda. Dilley testified that she formed a drug trafficking relationship with Sabino in September 2005 after Sabino spent some time in jail. According to Dilley, she watched Sabino make methamphetamine at an apartment in Omaha. Dilley said that she also helped cut the methamphetamine with MSM. Dilley testified that Sabino was getting methamphetamine from nephews of his that were bringing it up from Phoenix and Mexico. Dilley testified that their drug operation used the trailer at 19 New Boulevard as the primary base of operations. The group used the trailer as a place to make the drugs and store the drugs. She also testified that there were scales and guns in the trailer. Dilley further testified that there were drugs at the trailer every time she went to 19 New Boulevard. Dilley stated that during the course of this drug operation she met a person identified to her as Antonio Diaz, whom she identified at trial as Antonio Frausto. Dilley stated that she saw Frausto all the time then at the house in Omaha and at the trailer. Dilley believed that Frausto lived at the 3010 U Street house. Dilley stated that drug money was counted at 3010 U Street, although she was not sure whether any actual drug activity took place at that house. According to Dilley, following Sabino's arrest by immigration officials in September 2006, she began receiving drugs from Frausto. She stated that on the day of Sabino's arrest Frausto and others came to her house with a large quantity of methamphetamine. Frausto told her that the drugs were hersas Sabino had already paid for themand left the drugs with Dilley. Dilley testified that she returned the drugs to the trailer at 19 New Boulevard. Frausto told her that she could store the methamphetamine at the trailer and come get it as needed. After exhausting this supply, Dilley continued to get more methamphetamine from Frausto. Dilley testified that she communicated with Frausto through cell phones.