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Okay Man Pleads Guilty To Firearm Possession
A 35-year-old man from Okay, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
William James Smith, Jr., also known as Jimmy, was indicted in August 2015 and was found to have possessed a firearm and ammunition on February 26, 2015. According to court documents, Smith had been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
The charges against Smith are the result of an investigation by the United States Marshal Service, District 27 Drug Task Force, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
Smith faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. He will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.
The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted Smith’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report.
Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States in the case. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Smith’s guilty plea.
Smith’s sentencing is pending and he will be required to undergo a presentence report before a final decision is made on his punishment. The investigation into Smith’s firearm possession was a joint effort between several agencies, including the United States Marshal Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
The charges against Smith are punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. He was previously convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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