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Idaho Man Indicted for Unlawful Gun Possession
Pocatello, ID – Matthew G. Burgett, 24, of Blackfoot, Idaho, has been indicted for the unlawful possession of firearms, a federal crime that carries serious penalties.
According to the indictment, on or about September 24, 2015, Burgett knowingly possessed two firearms, despite having been adjudicated as a mental defective and committed to a mental institution.
The charge of unlawful possession of a firearm is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and not more than three years of supervised release.
The investigation into Burgett’s activities was a joint effort by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, and the Blackfoot Police Department.
An indictment is a formal accusation of a crime, but it is not evidence of guilt. Burgett is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The case against Burgett is a reminder that the possession of firearms by individuals with certain mental health conditions is a serious crime, punishable by significant penalties.
As this case moves forward, the public can expect to hear more about the allegations against Burgett and the evidence that will be presented in court.
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Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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