On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, pursuant to the jury’s verdict, Judge Allan Garrett sentenced Daniel Limon, 29, of Llano County to 99 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. Limon was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine, in an amount over 400 grams with intent to distribute.
Assistant District Attorneys Camilla Cutbirth and Michael Walker prosecuted the case. Limon was represented by Tim Cowart.
Llano County deputies conducted a traffic stop on Limon in Kingsland, TX, and a search of his vehicle resulted in the discovery of 984 grams (2.16 pounds) of methamphetamine hidden in a speaker. Before he could be arrested, he ran from officers and was eventually caught and arrested in a backyard in a nearby neighborhood.
Cutbirth and Walker asked the jury to take a stand against drug dealers on behalf of Llano County. Walker pointed out the massive amount of methamphetamine, and Cutbirth asked the jurors to send a message to whoever might step into Limon’s shoes. After 30 minutes of deliberation, the jury returned a guilty verdict.
During the punishment phase of trial, Cutbirth and Walker presented evidence of Limon’s two previous convictions for possession of methamphetamine and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine in 2016 in Llano County for much smaller quantities of drugs. Limon was sentenced to 12 years in each of those cases and served 7 years before being released on parole. The jury was also told that Limon was on parole for those crimes when he committed the current offense. The jury took approximately 30 minutes to give Limon the maximum punishment and fine allowed by law.
Walker said “I’m happy the jury was willing to consider the evidence and do what was needed to protect the community.”
Cutbirth said “I’m very proud of what this jury did and the message they’re sending.”
District Attorney Sonny McAfee praised the jury for their work and said, “The drug problems in our country are ruining lives and neighborhoods. We have to work together to eliminate illegal drugs or convince criminals who push their poison in our counties to go elsewhere. The Sheriff’s Office did a great job catching a major dope dealer in Llano County, and the jury certainly did their part by sending this repeat offender away for 99 years.”