Percy Smith, Weapons Violations, Louisiana 2023

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – On July 20, 2023, Percy Smith, a 43-year-old resident of New Orleans, La., pleaded guilty to a two-count indictment. Sentencing is set for October 26, 2023, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

Smith is charged with possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon on two separate occasions: June 19, 2021, and June 30, 2021. He is accused of violating Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2).

According to the charges, Smith faces a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, a period of up to 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00 per count.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in New Orleans. The initiative brings together law enforcement and community organizations to foster trust and legitimacy, support prevention efforts, and set strategic enforcement priorities.

U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the New Orleans Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Inga Petrovich of the Violent Crime Unit.

Percy Smith is a previously convicted felon who allegedly possessed firearms on two separate occasions. His case is a reminder of the importance of addressing gun violence and violent crime in our communities. The outcome of this case will be closely watched as the community looks for solutions to these pressing issues.

The sentencing hearing for Percy Smith is set for October 26, 2023. Until then, the community will be watching to see what sentence he receives and what it means for the fight against gun violence in New Orleans.

Background: On May 26, 2021, the federal government launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening Project Safe Neighborhoods based on core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

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