SCRANTON, Pennsylvania – Stephen Morrison, a 28-year-old inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Allenwood in Pennsylvania, has been indicted for possession of AB-Pinaca, a Schedule I controlled substance, and a sharpened weapon, commonly called a ‘shank,’ the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today.
According to the indictment, Morrison was discovered with the synthetic cannabinoid and weapon on his person at FCI Allenwood in September 2016.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and officers at FCI Allenwood. Assistant United States Attorney Sean A. Camoni is prosecuting the case.
Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The maximum penalty under federal law is 10 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the Judge is also required to consider and weigh a number of factors, including the nature, circumstances, and seriousness of the offense; the history and characteristics of the defendant; and the need to punish the defendant, protect the public, and provide for the defendant’s educational, vocational, and medical needs.
For these reasons, the statutory maximum penalty for the offense is not an accurate indicator of the potential sentence for a specific defendant.
Stephen Morrison, a 28-year-old inmate, was indicted on December 20, 2016 for possession of AB-Pinaca, a Schedule I controlled substance, and a sharpened weapon, commonly called a ‘shank,’ while an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Allenwood in Pennsylvania.
Defendant: Stephen Morrison
Criminal Charges: Possession of AB-Pinaca, a Schedule I controlled substance, and a sharpened weapon
City and State: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Exact Date: December 20, 2016
Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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