A federal case involving Brian Bower, 34, came to a close in 2015 at the Maryland District Federal Court. Bower was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of cocaine base, also known as crack cocaine, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
According to court documents, Bower was arrested on January 9, 2015, in Baltimore, Maryland. At the time of his arrest, he allegedly had 5 grams of cocaine base and a handgun in his possession.
The case against Bower was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys, S. Ann Keefe and Paul E. Budlow representing the government.
Bower’s defense team included his attorney, Steven L. Kleinfeld, Esq. The case was heard before U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett.
On August 31, 2015, Bower pleaded guilty to both counts. In light of his guilty plea, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with 5 years of supervised release to follow after his release from prison.
Key Facts
- Case: Bower
- Court: MDD Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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