Federal Inmate Charged with Possessing Marijuana in Prison
A federal grand jury in Ohio has indicted Jason D. Melton, a 32-year-old inmate, for possessing marijuana in prison. According to the indictment, Melton was found to be in possession of marijuana on August 7, 2012, while an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institute Elkton.
Melton is charged with violating federal statutes prohibiting the possession of contraband in prison. If convicted, the defendant’s sentence will be determined by the court after review of factors unique to this case, including the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, the defendant’s role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys M. Kendra Klump and Margaret Sweeney, following investigations by the Youngstown Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Defendant Name and Charges
The defendant’s real full name is Jason D. Melton. He is charged with possession of contraband in prison, specifically marijuana. This is a federal crime, and Melton faces a potential sentence of up to the statutory maximum if convicted.
Location and Date
The crime took place on August 7, 2012, at the Federal Correctional Institute Elkton in Ohio. Melton was an inmate at the facility at the time of the alleged offense.
Outcome and Sentence
The outcome of this case is pending. Melton has been indicted, but a trial has not yet been held. If convicted, Melton will face a sentence determined by the court, which will take into account factors such as his prior criminal record and the severity of the offense.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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