A 40-year-old Franklin resident has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for violating federal firearms laws.
Phillip John Dechant, a convicted felon, was found to have possessed numerous firearms on or about April 22, 2020, which is a federal offense.
According to information presented to the court, Dechant’s possession of firearms violated federal law, which prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms or ammunition.
United States District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter imposed the sentence on Dechant.
Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
The investigation leading to Dechant’s conviction was conducted by the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities.
Phillip John Dechant’s exact address was not provided, but he is a resident of Franklin, Pennsylvania.
Dechant was convicted of violating federal firearms laws.
The sentence handed down to Dechant is 40 months in prison.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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