On April 14, 2009, Sampson Lee Sampson, a Maryland resident, faced federal charges in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for his involvement in a violent crime. The charges included one count of assault with a deadly weapon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 113(a)(3), and one count of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(iii).
The charges stemmed from a shooting incident that occurred on February 1, 2009, in Baltimore, Maryland. According to the indictment, Sampson allegedly fired a handgun at a victim, causing serious bodily injury. The indictment also alleged that Sampson used a firearm during the commission of the crime.
The case was assigned to Judge J. Frederick Motz, who presided over the proceedings. On March 11, 2010, Sampson pleaded guilty to the charges, pursuant to a plea agreement. As part of the agreement, Sampson waived his right to appeal the conviction and the sentence imposed by the court.
On May 26, 2010, Judge Motz sentenced Sampson to a term of 10 years’ imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release. Sampson was also ordered to pay a special assessment of $100.
The sentence reflected the seriousness of the offense and the need to protect the community from further harm. The judge took into account Sampson’s prior criminal history and the fact that he had shown a pattern of violent behavior.
Key Facts
- Case: Sampson
- Court: MDD Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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