Michael Giles, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Pennsylvania 2013
Pittsburgh Man Caught with Stolen Firearm Lands 10-Year Prison Sentence
A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 120 months imprisonment, followed by three years supervised release, on his conviction of Possession of a Stolen Firearm.
Michael Giles, age 38, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was handed down the sentence by United States District Judge Gustave Diamond in federal court.
According to information presented to the Court, on or about November 29, 2013, Giles was found to be in possession of a stolen 9 millimeter pistol.
Federal law prohibits an individual from possessing a stolen firearm. Giles, now 48, was 38 at the time of the incident.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Pittsburgh Police Department. U.S. Attorney David Hickton commended the agencies for their work in bringing Michael Giles to justice.
This case is being prosecuted under Project Safe Neighborhoods, a collaborative effort by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and communities to prevent, deter, and prosecute gun crimes.
Assistant United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. Hickton commended the agencies involved, stating that the sentence 'reflects the seriousness of this crime and the importance of keeping our communities safe from gun violence.'
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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