JACKSONVILLE, FL – Jose Dominguez, 50, of Jacksonville, is facing federal charges after allegedly lying to a licensed firearms dealer in an attempt to purchase a gun. The indictment, unsealed today, accuses Dominguez of making false statements on a required ATF form, a move that could land him in prison for up to five years.
According to court documents, Dominguez completed Form 4473, the standard firearm transaction record, claiming he had no prior convictions for misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence or felonies punishable by more than a year in prison. This, investigators say, was a blatant falsehood. Records show Dominguez was previously convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery in Duval County. Even more damning, he has three felony convictions in Miami-Dade County, including grand theft and two separate drug offenses.
This wasn’t a simple oversight. Federal law clearly states that making false statements to a firearms dealer with the intent to deceive is a felony. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) investigated the case, meticulously uncovering Dominguez’s criminal history. The investigation stemmed from a denial through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
“Every NICS denial is reviewed for potential criminal prosecution,” a source within the US Attorney’s office told Grimy Times. “These denials aren’t just filed away; they’re actively investigated. People attempting to illegally obtain firearms with a history of violence or serious crime will be held accountable.” The US Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the return of the indictment today.
This case is part of the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a broad initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaborative efforts between law enforcement and communities. Launched in 2021, the program focuses on building trust, supporting community organizations, and strategic enforcement. Assistant United States Attorney Elisibeth Adams is prosecuting the case.
An indictment is, of course, not a conviction. Dominguez is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. However, the evidence presented thus far paints a grim picture for the Jacksonville man, who now faces a potential five-year federal prison sentence if convicted. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as they become available.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|Violent Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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