Bobby James Sanders, Felon In Possession Of Firearm And Ammunition, Oklahoma 2020

Bobby James Sanders, a 34-year-old man from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to Felon In Possession Of Firearm And Ammunition, a serious crime that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.00.

The charges against Sanders stem from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office, which uncovered evidence that he had knowingly possessed a firearm and ammunition despite being a convicted felon.

The indictment alleged that Sanders committed the crime on February 1, 2020, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Having been convicted of a felony offense punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, Sanders knew of his conviction and knowingly possessed the firearm and ammunition, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

Sanders' guilty plea was accepted by the Honorable Kimberly E. West, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee. The judge ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report, which will determine the final sentence for Sanders.

Assistant United States Attorney Nalani Ching represented the United States in the case. The investigation into Sanders' activities was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of enforcing laws related to firearms and the consequences of violating them. Sanders' guilty plea and impending sentence demonstrate the determination of law enforcement agencies to bring those who break the law to justice.

Bobby James Sanders, 34, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to Felon In Possession Of Firearm And Ammunition (Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2)) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The crime was committed on February 1, 2020, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Sanders faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.00.

In addition to the prison sentence and fine, Sanders may also be required to pay restitution and complete a period of supervised release as part of his sentence. The final sentence will be determined after the completion of a presentence investigation report.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edok/pr/tulsa-man-pleads-guilty-possession-firearm-ammunition