The federal case of Robert L. Robtison, a 35-year-old man from Maryland, began on June 7, 2017, when he was charged with several violent crimes in the MDD Federal District Court. The charges included possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, brandishing a firearm, and making threats. According to the indictment, Robtison allegedly brandished a firearm on multiple occasions, making threats against his family members. The indictment also stated that he had previous convictions for violent crimes, including assault and burglary, which disqualified him from possessing a firearm. If convicted, Robtison could have faced up to 20 years in federal prison for the charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and up to 10 years for each of the other charges.
The trial began on September 10, 2018. The prosecution presented evidence that included testimony from multiple family members and neighbors who witnessed the alleged incidents. They also presented documents and records of Robtison’s previous convictions. The defense argued that Robtison was being unfairly targeted and that the allegations were exaggerated. However, the prosecution provided sufficient evidence to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. On October 15, 2018, the jury reached a verdict, finding Robtison guilty on all counts. He was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on December 18, 2018.
Key Facts
- Case: Robtison
- Court: MDD Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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