A convicted domestic violence offender has been charged with unlawful possession of firearms in West Virginia. Adam Bradford Linch, 35, of Nutter Fort, West Virginia, was indicted for possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and possession of a firearm by a person subject to a domestic violence protective order.
The indictment was returned by a federal grand jury in March 2015. Linch was previously convicted of ‘Domestic Battery’ in February 2010 in the Magistrate Court of Harrison County, West Virginia. He was also issued a domestic violence protective order in August 2005 by the Circuit Court of Duval County, Florida.
As a result of these prior offenses, Linch is prohibited from possessing a firearm. He was discovered in possession of a .45 caliber pistol and ammunition in March 2015 in Harrison County, West Virginia.
Linch faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on each of the two counts. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Shawn Adkins is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Clarksburg, West Virginia Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case.
An indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The case highlights the importance of enforcing laws that prevent convicted domestic violence offenders from possessing firearms. Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects thousands of people in the United States each year.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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