Man Charged with Bank Robbery in San Diego

A Special Agent in Charge of the FBI San Diego Field Office, announced the filing of federal bank robbery charges against Adan Montiel, of Calexico, California. A federal complaint was filed with the United States District Court, Southern District of California, charging him with robbing the Bank of America, located at 37 East Second Street, Calexico, California, on December 31, 2010.

According to the federal complaint, he used a demand note to rob a teller and told the her not to let anyone know she was getting robbed because he had a gun. She provided him with money, which he put in his pocket. The investigation included assistance from the U.S. Customs Border Protection, which led to the identification of Montiel as the bank robber. Montiel was taken into custody by the Mexicali Police Department. They subsequently escorted him to the Calexico West Port of Entry where he was passed through Mexican and U.S. Customs Border Protection Officers. He was then transferred into the custody of FBI agents.

A bank robbery is a serious  theft crime that is defined by using force, intimidation, and violence or the threat of violence to take possession of anothers property. Due to it's violent nature, federal prosecutors will aggressively attempt to obtain a conviction. The consequences of a conviction will usually result in large fines and restitution, long-term prison sentence, permanent criminal record, and probation for many years.

At Cron, Israels and Stark, federal criminal defense lawyers Steve Cron and Philip Israels will provide you with the personalized service you need during this difficult time in your life. They understand the stress a  robbery arrest can cause and will be there to help you through the complicated legal process. With our long successful history in court negotiations, we will bring you the best possible outcome to your case. Contact our Los Angeles bank robbery lawyers for a free case evaluation.