United States of America v. Scott Jenkins

Roanoke, Virginia criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with:



CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD THE UNITED STATES;

FRAUDS AND SWINDLES;

FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION; and

BRIBERY INVOLVING FEDERAL PROGRAMS.



Former Culpeper County, Virginia, Sheriff Scott Jenkins was accused of giving civilians police badges in exchange for thousands of dollars, amassing more than $75,000 in bribes. According to prosecutors, he made unvetted D.C.-area business owners unpaid auxiliary deputies, which gave them police powers. The business owners wanted to be able to avoid traffic tickets and be able to carry concealed firearms without a permit.





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After two weeks of testimony, the jury in Jenkins’ case took just two hours to find him guilty of bribery, fraud and conspiracy. Prosecutors said bribes captured on FBI recordings proved Jenkins took more than $100,000 from wealthy men who then got deputy badges.



CBOP: Ct. 1s, 60 months; Cts. 2s, 3-5s, 6-12s, 120 months each, to run concurrent with Ct. 1s; SR: 3 years on each count to run concurrently; SA: $1,200.00; Fine: $600.00



Jenkins was pardoned by President Trump.