Grimy Times has learned that Scott Phillips, 36, of Mechanicville, New York, was arraigned today after having been indicted by the grand jury for unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Phillips, who pleaded not guilty at today’s hearing, is prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law due to his criminal record.
According to court records, Phillips possessed a loaded pistol in Winooski, Vermont, on July 16, 2021. Officers encountered Phillips that day when responding to a call about a suspicious vehicle. Phillips attempted to drive away when a police officer approached him, dragging the officer a short distance.
A search of Phillips’ car yielded a pistol, ammunition, and suspected controlled substances.
If convicted of the charge alleged in the federal indictment, Phillips faces a maximum sentence of ten years of imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.
The actual sentence, however, would be determined by the Court with guidance from the advisory Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The Acting United States Attorney emphasizes that the charge in the indictment is merely an accusation, and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty.
The case is part of Project Guardian, the Department of Justice’s signature initiative to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws.
Phillips is currently being held pending further proceedings.
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Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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