NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Chris Robertson, Jr., a 25-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, a crime that carries significant penalties.
According to court documents, Robertson was found with a box of 9-millimeter ammunition hidden beneath his mattress and a Glock Model 19, 9-millimeter handgun, hidden beneath a rug outside his bedroom during a search warrant executed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in November 2023.
Robertson has previous convictions for possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number and attempted illegal carrying of weapons, while in possession of a controlled substance.
As a result of his guilty plea, Robertson faces up to 15 years in prison, up to a $250,000 fine, up to three years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities by bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Assistant United States Attorney David Berman of the Violent Crime Unit is in charge of the prosecution, and the case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Robertson’s guilty plea is a significant blow to his freedom and highlights the importance of strict gun laws and law enforcement efforts to combat crime in New Orleans.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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