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Florida Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison for Possessing a Loaded Firearm as a Convicted Felon
Jacksonville, Florida – A Clay County man has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. David Neil Haas, 38, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan E. Pratt to 46 months in federal prison. The court also ordered Haas to forfeit a Bryco Jennings 9mm pistol and ammunition, which was used in the commission of the offense.
Haas was arrested on September 22, 2025, after law enforcement pulled over a motorcycle driven by him for driving without a tag. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) also determined that Haas was driving on a suspended license. A subsequent search of the vest being worn by Haas revealed a black Bryco Jennings 9mm pistol, loaded with 13 rounds of ammunition.
At the time of the arrest, Haas had multiple prior felony convictions, which prohibit him from possessing firearms under federal law. Haas pleaded guilty to the charges on October 28, 2025. The case was investigated by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives – Jacksonville Office. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kevin C. Frein.
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. The program sets focused and strategic enforcement priorities and measures the results.
U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. Haas’s sentence demonstrates the serious consequences of violating federal law and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
The defendant, David Neil Haas, was charged with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Haas had multiple prior felony convictions, which prohibit him from possessing firearms under federal law.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: David Neil Haas
- Criminal Charges: Possessing a Loaded Firearm as a Convicted Felon
- City and State: Jacksonville, Florida
- Exact Date: August 11, 2025 (crime date), September 22, 2025 (arrest date), October 28, 2025 (plea date)
- Sentence or Outcome: 46 months in federal prison
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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