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United States of America v. Eric A. Banks

Date: 07-27-2017

Case Number: 1:17-cr-00025-WS-MU

Judge: WS

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama (Mobile County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Gina S. Vann

Defendant's Attorney: James Byrd

Description:
Mobile, AL - Mobile County Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Possession of Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Crime



Eric A. Banks, a 25 year old, resident of Mobile, Alabama was sentenced today to 60 months incarceration followed by five years of supervised release for use of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.



On April 20, 2017, Mr. Banks pled guilty to use of a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking crime after being caught with a loaded 9mm Glock pistol. Banks was in a vehicle with the pistol and approximately 443 grams of marijuana packaged in individual quantities for sale.



The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Alabama Law Enforcement Association investigated the case and presented it to the U. S. Attorney's Office for prosecution.
Outcome:
Defendant was sentenced to five years in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Eric A. Banks?

The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to five years in prison followed by five years of supervised release.

Which court heard United States of America v. Eric A. Banks?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama (Mobile County), AL. The presiding judge was WS.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Eric A. Banks?

Plaintiff's attorney: Gina S. Vann. Defendant's attorney: James Byrd.

When was United States of America v. Eric A. Banks decided?

This case was decided on July 27, 2017.