United States of America v. David Lee Johnson III

Montgomery, Ala criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with

Montgomery Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison Following Federal Drug and Gun Convictions

On April 27, 2022, officers with the Montgomery Police Department observed David Lee Johnson, III, walking near Zelda Road. When Johnson spotted the officers, he ran to a trash enclosure behind a local restaurant, then exited a short time later. Inside the enclosure, officers found a firearm and an assortment of drugs, including methamphetamine. Officers spotted Johnson attempting to leave the scene in a vehicle and made a traffic stop. Johnson admitted to possessing the gun and methamphetamine. Johnson has previous felony convictions and is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. On September 4, 2024, Johnson pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and being a felon in possession of a firearm. During the sentencing hearing, the judge noted Johnson's lengthy and varied criminal history along with the specific harm methamphetamine causes the community.



The Montgomery Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration investigated this case, which Assistant United States Attorney Justin L. Jones prosecuted.