A 40-year-old Rochester man, Alexander Dehoyos, has been charged with illegally possessing a handgun in Onondaga County, New York.
According to the indictment, Dehoyos possessed a Glock firearm on June 5, 2022, after having previously been convicted of a felony.
The charge filed against Dehoyos carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years.
A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.
The charge in the indictment is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
This case is being investigated by the FBI with assistance from the New York State Police, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and the Solvay Police Department, and it is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael F. Perry.
Alexander Dehoyos, 40, of Rochester, New York, was charged by a felony indictment yesterday with one count of illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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