Joel Armando Martin-Martin, Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Alabama 2024

An illegal alien has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm in Alabama.

Joel Armando Martin-Martin, 24, of Guatemala, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Madeline H. Haikala.

In November 2024, Martin-Martin pleaded guilty to being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm.

According to court documents, on August 5, 2024, a Homewood Police officer conducted a traffic stop on Martin-Martin.

The officer smelled marijuana and asked Martin-Martin to exit the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded DTI AR-style rifle, 11 magazines fitted for the rifle, ammunition, a loaded Springfield 9mm magazine, and 3 spent shell casings.

HSI investigated the case along with the Homewood Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Camp prosecuted the case.

Martin-Martin is currently serving a 24-month prison sentence for his crime.

This case highlights the importance of enforcing laws related to firearms and immigration.

The Homewood Police Department and HSI worked together to bring this case to justice.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndal/pr/illegal-alien-sentenced-two-years-prison-gun-crime