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United States of America v. Elbert Philip Shabi

Date: 12-19-2020

Case Number: 20-CR-08030-PCT-MTL

Judge: Michael T. Liburdi

Court: United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office, Phoenix, Arizona

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Description:
Phoenix, Arizona kidnapping charge criminal defense lawyer represented defendant, Elbert Philip Shabi, age 69, who was charged with kidnapping.



Shabi admitted that in 2016 or 2017, he seized the victim as she fled from him on foot. Shabi threatened the victim and held her overnight against her will. The kidnapping happened on the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation, where Shabi is a tribal member.



The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety conducted the investigation in this case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Dimitra Sampson, Amy Chang, and Jillian Besancon, District of Arizona, Phoenix, handled the prosecution.
Outcome:
Defendant was sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. (This was effectively a life sentence.)
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Elbert Philip Shabi?

The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. (This was effectively a life sentence.)

Which court heard United States of America v. Elbert Philip Shabi?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County), AZ. The presiding judge was Michael T. Liburdi.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Elbert Philip Shabi?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office, Phoenix, Arizona. Defendant's attorney: Phoenix, Arizona Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory OR Just Call 855-853-4800 for Free Help Finding a Lawyer to Help You. MoreLaw Marketing Cost Effective Internet Marketing for Legal Professionals Info@MoreLaw.com - 855-853-4800.

When was United States of America v. Elbert Philip Shabi decided?

This case was decided on December 19, 2020.