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Not Guilty Verdict for Wrongfully Accused Laredo Police Department OFficer

February 14, 2020

Officer Juan Angel Leal was wrongfully accused of a serious felony assault after he lawfully defended his friends from an intoxicated individual. The Law Office of Jorge Vela fought to defend him.

Jorge Vela Discussing Youth Interaction with Law Enforcement

Jorge Vela featured on Univision Spanish Language news program POSIBLE ATX

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Life Sentence for the Head of the Melendez Family

As an Assistant United States Attorney, Jorge Vela helped secure a life sentence for the leader of a violent drug trafficking family along the U.S. - Mexico border.

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Experienced Sex Crimes Trial Attorney

As a federal prosecutor, Jorge Vela handled complex sex crimes cases.

Links to more articles

https://www.kgns.tv/content/news/melendez-418671583.html

https://www.webbda.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/JC-VERDICT-FINAL.pdf

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/drug-smuggler-gets-nearly-10-years-prison

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