United States of America v. Kevin Glenn Petty

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft of government property in violation of 18 U.S.C. 641, which provides:

Whoever embezzles, steals, purloins, or knowingly converts to his use or the use of another, or without authority, sells, conveys or disposes of any record, voucher, money, or thing of value of the United States or of any department or agency thereof, or any property made or being made under contract for the United States or any department or agency thereof; or

Whoever receives, conceals, or retains the same with intent to convert it to his use or gain, knowing it to have been embezzled, stolen, purloined or converted—

Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; but if the value of such property in the aggregate, combining amounts from all the counts for which the defendant is convicted in a single case, does not exceed the sum of $1,000, he shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

The word “value” means face, par, or market value, or cost price, either wholesale or retail, whichever is greater.

The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 24 months BOP; 2 years S.R.; $3,800 restitution; $100 SMA. Revoc Sent: BOP 10 months, SR 26 months, Remain Rest $3,800. Revoc Sent: BOP 8 months, SR 16 months, Remain Rest $3,800.