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Orlando Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Firearm Possession
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge John Antoon, II sentenced Brian K. Hatten (34, Orlando) to 16 years and 4 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Hatten’s crime dates back to January 7, 2014, when a federal jury found him guilty of the charge.
According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, officers from the Orlando Police Department arrested Hatten after he ran from them upon seeing a patrol car at an intersection west of downtown Orlando. During his flight from officers, Hatten became entangled on a fence. During a subsequent search, officers found packages of marijuana in Hatten’s pockets. A semi-automatic pistol loaded with four rounds of ammunition, a cell phone, and a receipt belonging to Hatten were located on the pavement near where he became entangled on the fence.
Further investigation revealed that Hatten had at least seven previous felony convictions, including various drug offenses, robbery, battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault with a firearm, and fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. As such, he was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and the Orlando Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney E. Jackson Boggs Jr. The case is part of the Department’s ‘Project Safe Neighborhoods’ program, a nationwide gun violence reduction strategy, and the Bureau’s Frontline Strategy to reduce violent crime and improve the quality of life in communities.
Hatten’s sentence was handed down on an unspecified date, with the exact date not mentioned in the press release. The case is another example of the ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence in Florida’s communities.
Defendant’s Information:
- Defendant’s Name: Brian K. Hatten
- Exact Criminal Charges: Being a felon in possession of a firearm
- City and State: Orlando, Florida
- Exact Date: January 7, 2014 (arrest and crime date)
- Sentence or Outcome: 16 years and 4 months in federal prison
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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