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United States of America v. Joshua M. Holmes

Date: 06-10-2026

Case Number: 25-cr-00042

Judge: J. Randal Hall

Court: United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia (Richmond County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: David H. Estes, Joshua Kyle Davis, Tania D. Grover, Tara M. Lyon

Defendant's Attorney: Shawn Merzlak

Description:

Augusta, Georgia, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with mail theft, bank fraud, and identity theft.

Reported by: Kent Morlan

Joshua M. Holmes, age 21, of Miami, Florida, was charged with taking part in a mail theft scheme in which they would steal mail from Augusta area U.S. postal receptacles and washed checks found in the mail to create counterfeit checks which were then deposited into unauthorized accounts or used for large purchases.

Outcome:

The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 24 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release and fined $1,000/

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Joshua M. Holmes?

The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 24 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release and fined $1,000/

Which court heard United States of America v. Joshua M. Holmes?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia (Richmond County), GA. The presiding judge was J. Randal Hall.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Joshua M. Holmes?

Plaintiff's attorney: David H. Estes, Joshua Kyle Davis, Tania D. Grover, Tara M. Lyon. Defendant's attorney: Shawn Merzlak.

When was United States of America v. Joshua M. Holmes decided?

This case was decided on June 10, 2026.