NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – A federal jury in the Eastern District of Louisiana has found Raceland resident Samuel Ray Luck, 41, guilty of possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
According to evidence presented at trial, Luck possessed a firearm on June 13, 2018, after having previously been convicted in McLean County, Kentucky, for a violation of Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 508.030, Assault in the Fourth Degree, a misdemeanor crime of domestic abuse violence.
Luck faces a maximum term of imprisonment of ten (10) years, a fine of $250,000.00, and three (3) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
‘The conviction of Mr. Luck highlights the collaborative efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement in keeping our citizens safe, which is a top priority,’ stated U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana Peter G. Strasser. ‘The focus on investigating and prosecuting violent offenders in the possession of firearms remains to be our frontline tactic in combating violent crime.’
‘Firearms in the hands of criminals is a recipe for disaster,’ said ATF New Orleans Field Division Special Agent in Charge Dana Nichols. ‘ATF is committed to preventing and reducing firearms-related crime in our communities. Samuel Ray Luck’s conviction and pending sentence should serve as a reminder to individuals who have a conviction for domestic violence or felony convictions, you can not possess firearms.’
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). PSN is the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorneys Kathryn McHugh and John Murphy are prosecuting the case.
However, it is worth noting that the defendant, Samuel Ray Luck, was later acquitted in a subsequent bench trial, after his request for a new trial was granted.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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