A 22-year-old Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for possessing a loaded firearm in the Cedar Rapids area. Anthony Duane Lesain, Jr. received the prison term after his May 11, 2015, guilty plea to the federal crime of Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person.
At the guilty plea hearing, Lesain admitted he knowingly possessed a loaded .22 short caliber revolver. Lesain also admitted to two prior convictions in Iowa state court for Assault Causing Bodily Injury (Domestic Abuse) and Assault Impeding Air Flow (Domestic Abuse).
Lesain was sentenced in Cedar Rapids by United States District Court Chief Judge Linda R. Reade to 71 months’ imprisonment. A special assessment of $100 was imposed. He must also serve a three-year term of supervised release after the prison term. There is no parole in the federal system. Lesain is being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Tim Vavricek and investigated by the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force and the Cedar Rapids Police Department.
Lesain’s crimes began with his domestic abuse, which escalated to possessing a loaded firearm. His actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and the safety of those around him.
The 71-month prison sentence is a just punishment for Lesain’s crimes. It serves as a warning to others who may be tempted to commit similar crimes.
Cedar Rapids, IA – A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for possessing a loaded firearm in the Cedar Rapids area, a prohibited person. His crimes began with domestic abuse, which escalated to possessing a loaded firearm. His actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and the safety of those around him.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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