Felony Firearm Possession Nets 39-Year-Old Camarillo Man 10-Year Sentence

A jury in Las Vegas, Nevada, has convicted a Camarillo man of being a felon in possession of firearms. Jack Benjamin Hessiani, 39, was found guilty of one count of a felon in possession of a firearm. The conviction stems from the discovery of a Heckler & Koch machine pistol and a Sig Sauer automatic rifle in Hessiani’s possession.

The three-day trial, presided over by United States District Judge Larry R. Hicks, concluded with Hessiani facing the statutory maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The sentencing hearing has been scheduled for March 22, 2018.

The investigation into Hessiani’s firearm possession was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Phillip N. Smith Jr. and Alexandra Michael are prosecuting the case.

The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing gun and gang crime in America by providing local programs with additional tools and resources to combat these issues. Project Safe Neighborhoods is dedicated to networking local programs and providing them with the necessary support to be successful.

Hessiani’s prior felony convictions in California have already landed him in hot water. The jury’s guilty verdict further emphasizes the consequences of violating firearm laws as a convicted felon.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Phillip N. Smith Jr. and Alexandra Michael are confident that the guilty verdict will serve as a deterrent to others who may consider violating firearm laws. The prosecution team has worked tirelessly to bring Hessiani to justice, and their hard work has paid off.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Inspector General have also been praised for their diligent work in investigating this case. Their collaboration has been instrumental in bringing Hessiani to justice.

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