NEW ORLEANS, LA – A Jefferson Parish man has been indicted for violating the Federal Gun Control Act, announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans. Damion Smith, age 22, of Metairie, Louisiana, was indicted on September 15, 2023, for one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of possessing machine guns.
According to court documents, Smith was previously convicted of felony offenses in Jefferson Parish. Due to his criminal history, he is prohibited from having a firearm. On June 29, 2023, Smith was found in possession of two (2) firearms, both of which were equipped with a Glock auto-sear. The auto-sear devices converted the semi-automatic firearms into fully-automatic machine guns.
Smith faces a maximum of fifteen (15) years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three (3) years of supervised release if convicted of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted of possession of machine guns, Smith faces a maximum of ten (10) years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three (3) years of supervised release. He also faces payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee on each count.
U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Greg Kennedy of the Violent Crime Unit. U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in investigating this matter.
Damion Smith, 22, of Metairie, Louisiana, was indicted on September 15, 2023, for one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), and one count of possessing machine guns, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(o) and 924(a)(2).
Defendant Name: Damion Smith
Criminal Charges: One count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of possessing machine guns
City and State: Metairie, Louisiana
Exact Date: June 29, 2023
Sentence or Outcome: Indicted
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 fine and $100 mandatory special assessment fee on each count
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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