NEW ORLEANS – In a shocking turn of events, Devonte Smith, a 22-year-old New Orleans man, has pleaded guilty to multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking charges. The charges stem from a shootout that occurred on March 30, 2022, on the corner of Orleans and Rocheblave Street, which was captured on NOPD crime cameras.
The indictment charges Smith with seven counts of federal firearms and drug trafficking violations, including possession and brandishing of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, possession of a machinegun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute marijuana, cocaine, and fentanyl.
According to the indictment, Smith faces the following charges:
Count 1: Possession, brandishing, and discharging of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime in violation of Title 18 USC 924(c)(1)(A); Statutory Sentence: 10 years to life.
Count 3: Illegal Possession of a machinegun in violation of Title 18 USC § 922(o); Statutory Sentence: 0-10 years.
Count 4: Possession of a firearm by a felon in violation of Title 18 USC § 922(g); Statutory Sentence: 0-10 years.
Count 5: Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute a quantity of a mixture or substance containing a detectible amount of marijuana, cocaine, and fentanyl, in violation of Title 21 USC §§841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C) and (D); Statutory Sentence: cocaine/fentanyl: 0-20 years; not more than $1,000,000.00 in fines and at least 3 years of supervised release; Marijuana: 0-5 years; a fine of up to $250,000 and at least 2 years supervised release.
Count 6: Possession with the intent to distribute a quantity of mixture or substance containing a detectible amount of marijuana, in violation of Title 21 USC§§841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(D); Statutory Sentence: 0-5 years; a fine of $250,000, and at least 2 years supervised release.
Count 7: Maintaining a drug involved premises, in violation of Title 21 USC § 856; Statutory Sentence: 0-20 years; a fine of $250,000, and at 3 years of supervised release.
Count 8: Possession with the intent to distribute a quantity of mixture or substance containing a detectible amount of cocaine and fentanyl, in violation of Title 21 USC §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C); Statutory Sentence: 0-20 years; a fine of $250,000, and at least 3 years of supervised release.
As part of his guilty plea, Smith will be sentenced to not less than 20 years in prison and not more than life. He will also face a fine of not more than $1,000,000.00 and be placed on supervised release for not more than five years. In addition, he will have to pay a mandatory $700.00 special assessment fee.
The matter is still under investigation by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (A.T.F.) and the New Orleans Police Department.
The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Maurice E. Landrieu, Jr. of the Narcotics Unit.
Devonte Smith, a 22-year-old New Orleans man, will be sentenced to not less than 20 years in prison and not more than life for his involvement in multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking charges.
This case serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in firearms and drug trafficking activities. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who commit these crimes are held accountable.
Devonte Smith, a 22-year-old New Orleans man, was arrested on March 30, 2022, and charged with multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking charges. He will be sentenced to not less than 20 years in prison and not more than life.
Devonte Smith, a 22-year-old New Orleans man, faces a minimum of 20 years in prison and up to life for his involvement in multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking charges.
Devonte Smith, a 22-year-old New Orleans man, will be sentenced to not less than 20 years in prison and not more than life for his role in multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking charges.
This case is still under investigation by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (A.T.F.) and the New Orleans Police Department.
The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Maurice E. Landrieu, Jr. of the Narcotics Unit.
Devonte Smith, a 22-year-old New Orleans man, has been found guilty of multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking charges. He will be sentenced to not less than 20 years in prison and not more than life.
This case serves as a reminder of the severe consequences of engaging in firearms and drug trafficking activities. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who commit these crimes are held accountable.
Devonte Smith, a 22-year-old New Orleans man, has been arrested and charged with multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking charges. He will be sentenced to not less than 20 years in prison and not more than life.
Devonte Smith, a 22-year-old New Orleans man, faces a minimum of 20 years in prison and up to life for his involvement in multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking charges.
Devonte Smith, a 22-year-old New Orleans man, will be sentenced to not less than 20 years in prison and not more than life for his role in multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking charges.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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