Dezmaighne McClain, Felon in Possession of Firearms, California 2022

Sacramento, CA – A federal jury has spoken, and Dezmaighne McClain, 31, of Sacramento, is now facing the consequences of his actions. McClain was sentenced to 10 years in prison for three counts of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, a serious offense that carries severe penalties.

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, on July 15, 2019, while on felony parole, McClain sold a firearm to an individual within minutes of meeting the person at the parole office. The same individual was sold another firearm on July 30, 2019, and continued to discuss potential firearms sales after that date. Evidence at trial showed that McClain also sold guns to others while on parole, both before and after the July 15 sale. McClain is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition based on his prior felony convictions, which include robbery, assault, possessing a controlled substance for sale, and illegal possession of a firearm.

The case against McClain was the product of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michele Beckwith and Audrey Hemesath prosecuted the case, working to bring McClain to justice for his crimes.

This case is being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, the centerpiece of the violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.

McClain’s sentencing comes after a two-day trial, where a federal jury found him guilty on all three counts. The jury’s verdict was a significant blow to McClain, who will now face the consequences of his actions for the next decade.

The case against McClain serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes. By working together, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors can bring perpetrators to justice and make our communities safer.

Mandatory Facts: Defendant: Dezmaighne McClain, Charges: Three counts of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, City and State: Sacramento, California, EXACT DATE: April 6, 2022, Sentence: 10 years in prison.

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