Felon with Firearm Gets 10-Year Sentence

Presho Man Guilty of Firearm Violations

Clint Brown, a 36-year-old Presho man, has pleaded guilty to being a felon and drug user in possession of a firearm. The maximum penalty upon conviction is 10 years in custody, a $250,000 fine, or both; 3 years of supervised release; and a $100 special assessment.

Brown’s guilty plea comes after he was arrested on August 17, 2012, on state charges related to the possession of two firearms, a 12-gauge shotgun and a 22-caliber rifle. It was also discovered that he had been using methamphetamine, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia were found in his Lyman County home.

Brown has a history of felony offenses, having been convicted of three felony offenses in 2004 arising out of conduct occurring in Lyman County and Pennington County. State charges in Lyman County are still pending related to the August 17, 2012, arrest.

The investigation was conducted by the Lyman County Sheriff’s Office, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force, the South Dakota Forensic Laboratory, the South Dakota Public Health Laboratory, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Timothy M. Maher and Kathryn Rich are handling the case.

Brown was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing, which is set for June 12, 2013. A presentence investigation has been ordered to determine the severity of the punishment. Brown’s guilty plea is a significant blow to those involved in the illicit drug trade and highlights the importance of strict firearm laws for felons and drug users.

The case serves as a reminder that those who commit crimes will be held accountable for their actions. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Presho Man Guilty of Firearm Violations By Grimy Times

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