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Date: 02-07-2022
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Case Number: 3:21-cr-30033
Judge: Sue E. Myerscough
Court: United States District Court for the District of ( County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description: Springfield, Illinois criminal defense lawyers represented defendants charged with firearm felonies.
Defendants:
Kai R. Estomo-Encallado, 21, of Grayson, Texas, was sentenced on February 4, 2022, to 24 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release, for possession of a shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches long.
26:5841.F - REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS - On or about February 25, 2001, in Springfield, Illinois, the defendant knowingly received and possessed a firearm not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record in violation of 26 USC 5841, 5861(d), and 5871.
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Donovan Hoover, 26, of the 600 block of Wood St. in Springfield, Illinois, was sentenced on January 31, 2022, to 30 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a felon.
18:922G.F - UNLAWFUL TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS, ETC. - On or about April 4, 2021, in Springfield, Illinois, the defendant knowing that he had been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year did possess a firearm in violation of 18 USC 922(g)(1).
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Eric Allison, 26, of the 2200 block of E. Laurel St. in Springfield, was sentenced on January 24, 2022, to 18 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by a three-year-term of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a felon.
18:922G.F - UNLAWFUL TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS, ETC. - On or about January 5, 2021, in Springfield, Illinois, the defendant, knowing that he had been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year did knowingly possess a firearm, in violation of 18 USC 922(g)(1).
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Latayveon Wells, 22, of the 200 block of N. State St. in Springfield, was sentenced on October 18, 2021, to 24 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a felon.
All of the men had previously pleaded guilty to the offenses of conviction.
The statutory penalties for the offenses of conviction are up to 10 years’ imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to a three-year term of supervised release.
“Even one gun in the hands of someone who should not possess a weapon can lead to fatal consequences,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Sierra Senor-Moore. “The collaboration between local and federal agencies as a part of Project Safe Neighborhoods is essential to reducing gun violence in our community.”
The Department of Justice’s recent renewed commitment to Project Safe Neighborhoods establishes four fundamental principles to guide efforts to reduce violent crime: (1) build trust and legitimacy within communities; (2) invest in community-based prevention and intervention programs; (3) target enforcement and priorities to focus resources on identifying, investigating, and prosecuting the most significant drivers of gun violence and other violent crime; and (4) measure results with the goal of reducing the level of violence in our communities, not increasing the number of arrests and prosecutions as if they were ends in and of themselves.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives; the Springfield Police Department; and the Illinois State Police investigated the cases as a part of Project Safe Neighborhoods. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Senor-Moore and Sarah Seberger represented the government in the prosecutions.
Outcome: Kai R Estomo-Encallado sentenced to 24 months imprisonment with credit for time served; 3 year term of supervised release; and $100 special assessment. Forfeiture ordered.
02/04/2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sue E. Myerscough: SENTENCING HEARING held on 2/4/2022 as to Defendant Kai Estomo-Encallado. AUSA Sarah Seberger present via video on behalf of Government. Defendant present via video from a detention facility. Attorney Daniel Fultz present via video on behalf of Defendant. Court and court personnel present via video from courtroom. Court made interests of justice finding as to Defendant's appearance via video. Acknowledgment made by Defendant as to video appearance and waiver of his right to physical appearance with procedural rights and public access. Court found waiver knowing and voluntary and accepted same. With no objections, Court adopted the factual findings of the revised PSR. Defendant stated he reviewed the filed proposed conditions of Supervised Release with his attorney and initialed/signed same. Waiver by parties to reading same in open Court. Arguments of counsel made as to imposition of sentence. Defendant exercised his right of allocution and addressed the Court. Court noted that the Guidelines were advisory and not mandatory. Defendant sentenced to 24 months imprisonment with credit for time served; 3 year term of supervised release; and $100 special assessment. Forfeiture ordered. Court imposed the mandatory and discretionary Supervised Release conditions with stated justification therein. Mandatory Conditions read of record. Rights of Appeal given. Defendant remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals. Hearing adjourned. (Court Reporter MC.) (DM) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
Daniel Hoover sentenced to 30 months imprisonment; 3 year term of supervised release; and $100 special assessment. Forfeiture ordered on judgment as ordered in the Final Order of Forfeiture entered on 1/24/2022.
Eric Allison was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment; 3 year term of supervised release; and $100 special assessment.
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