Jacksonville, FL – In a shocking verdict, a federal jury has found Jamaal Abu Talib Hameen (58, Jacksonville) guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
A previously convicted felon, Hameen is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.
According to testimony presented at trial, on February 7, 2018, Hameen was found to be in possession of a loaded .380 caliber pistol when Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officers arrested him for trespassing at a local motel.
This case was investigated by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys David B. Mesrobian and Frank Talbot.
Hameen, who qualifies as an Armed Career Criminal, faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years, and up to life, in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 3, 2019.
This is another case prosecuted as part of the nationwide ‘Project Safe Neighborhoods’ Program (PSN), which is aimed at decreasing violent crime in communities. It involves a comprehensive approach to public safety, including investigating and prosecuting crimes, along with prevention and reentry efforts.
Hameen was indicted on July 18, 2018. The Middle District of Florida, U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez coordinates PSN efforts in cooperation with various federal, state, and local law enforcement officials.
The guilty verdict comes as a relief to local law enforcement, who have been working tirelessly to reduce violent crime in the community.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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