Crime: A California man allegedly made false statements in connection with the unlawful purchase of multiple firearms and selling the firearms without a license.
The crime took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from about May 13, 2020, to about August 17, 2021. During this time, Kenneth Earl Smith Jr., 28, of Lancaster, California, engaged in dealing firearms without a firearms business license.
According to allegations contained in the indictment, Smith made false statements on ATF Firearms Transactions Records (Form 4473) when purchasing 19 firearms at several Federal Firearms Licensees in Las Vegas.
As alleged, Smith represented that he was the buyer of the firearms, when in fact he was acquiring the firearms on behalf of other persons. He likewise represented that he was a Nevada resident, when in fact he was a California resident.
Smith is charged with eight counts of illegal acquisition of a firearm and one count of engaging in the firearms business without a license.
He was arraigned today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. A jury trial has been scheduled to begin on January 3, 2022, before U.S. District Judge Gloria M. Navarro.
Smith faces a statutory maximum penalty of 90 years in prison if convicted.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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