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Felons Face Up to 10 Years for Gun Crimes
CINCINNATI – In an effort to combat gun violence, a special prosecutor has been sworn in to assist with federal gun cases.
Meagan W. Myers, with the City of Cincinnati Law Department, has been designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) as part of an anti-violence initiative between the local and federal prosecutor’s offices.
Myers replaces Meagan W. Myers who will continue an initiative that includes a committed focus from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to identify those individuals who consistently use firearms to commit crimes, who habitually possess illegal firearms, and who present a clear threat to the safety of the community.
Federally, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon can result in a prison sentence of up to 10 years in prison. Defendants convicted of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense face a mandatory minimum of five years and up to life in prison. Offenders who possess a firearm after having been convicted of three violent felonies face between 15 years and life in prison.
As part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the federal government’s violent crime reduction efforts, the SAUSA position is dedicated to reducing violent crime. 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. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.
“Meagan is an accomplished and respected prosecutor for the City of Cincinnati, and we look forward to continued success in her new role at the federal government,” said Deputy City Solicitor Emily Smart Woerner.
The SAUSA position is part of an effort to reduce gun violence in the community and ensure public safety. With the help of local and federal law enforcement agencies, the initiative aims to identify and prosecute habitual gun offenders and those who present a clear threat to the safety of the community.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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