United States of America v. Thomas Leon Hamalowa

Phoenix, Arizona criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant who was charged with robbery.



Thomas Leon Hamalowa, 39, of Parker, Arizona, was for robbery.



On September 4, 2020, Hamalowa was an inmate at the Colorado River Indian Tribes ("CRIT”) Adult Detention Facility when the victim, a CRIT Detention Officer, transported Hamalowa to Indian Health Services ("IHS”) for medical treatment. After leaving the IHS facility, Hamalowa physically wrestled with the victim in the parking lot, threw the victim to the ground, and drove off in the CRIT Adult Detention Facility vehicle. This robbery occurred on the CRIT Indian Reservation and both Hamalowa and the victim are members of the CRIT Tribe.



The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the CRIT PD conducted the investigation in this case. Christina J. Reid-Moore, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix, handled the prosecution.



18:1153 and 2111 - CIR: Robbery

Defendant committed to the custody of the Bureau of Prisons for a term of FORTY-ONE (41) MONTHS, with credit for time served; followed by supervised release for a term of THREE (3) YEARS. Special Assessment: $100.