Bobby Joe Hampton, age 29 of Wilton, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 87 months and 23 days in federal prison on one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The sentence is a result of a two-day jury trial in July, 2015, and will run concurrent with the remaining undischarged state sentence received in Miller County.
The case against Hampton was investigated by the Texarkana Police Department, with Assistant United States Attorney David Harris prosecuting the case for the United States. The Honorable Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing in the United States District Court in Texarkana.
Hampton was indicted by a federal grand jury in March, 2014, and was found guilty after the jury trial in 2015. The sentence of 87 months and 23 days in federal prison is a significant one, and reflects the seriousness of the crime of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, Kenneth Elser, announced the sentencing of Hampton. The case is a reminder of the importance of enforcing federal firearms laws and the consequences of violating them.
According to the announcement, related court documents may be found on the Public Access to Electronic Records website at www.pacer.gov. This allows the public to access information about the case and the sentencing of Hampton.
The sentencing of Bobby Joe Hampton is a significant development in the case, and highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat firearms violations in Arkansas. The case is a reminder of the importance of enforcing federal laws and the consequences of violating them.
In addition to the sentence of 87 months and 23 days in federal prison, Hampton will also serve the remaining undischarged state sentence received in Miller County. This will ensure that Hampton is held accountable for his actions and that he is punished to the full extent of the law.
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Key Facts
- State: Arkansas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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