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United States of America v. Eric Brown
Date: 02-10-2016
Case Number: 3:15-cr-30069-RAL
Judge: Roberto A. Lange
Court: United States District Court for the District of South Dakota
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jay Miller
Defendant's Attorney: Edward G. Albright
Description:
Pierre, SD - Eagle Butte Man Sentenced for Child Abuse
An Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Child Abuse was sentenced on February 8, 2016, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.
Eric Brown, age 42, was sentenced to 24 months in custody, 2 years of supervised release, and $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Brown was indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and Child Abuse by a federal grand jury on July 14, 2015. He pled guilty to Child Abuse on November 16, 2015.
On January 17, 2015, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement was contacted by an employee at the Ampride gas station in Eagle Butte, regarding an intoxicated person driving a gold Buick Regal with a small child in the car. An officer observed the vehicle swerve towards the center line and then correct its course, so he initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was Brown, and the passenger was a 5-year old child.
The child was not wearing a seatbelt and was not otherwise secured in the vehicle. The officer conducted an investigation and arrested Brown for driving under the influence (DUI).
There were previous times when Brown drove while intoxicated with that same child in the car. On July 25, 2014, Brown was arrested for DUI, and the same 5-year-old child was in the vehicle with Brown at that time.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.
Brown was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
An Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Child Abuse was sentenced on February 8, 2016, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.
Eric Brown, age 42, was sentenced to 24 months in custody, 2 years of supervised release, and $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Brown was indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and Child Abuse by a federal grand jury on July 14, 2015. He pled guilty to Child Abuse on November 16, 2015.
On January 17, 2015, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement was contacted by an employee at the Ampride gas station in Eagle Butte, regarding an intoxicated person driving a gold Buick Regal with a small child in the car. An officer observed the vehicle swerve towards the center line and then correct its course, so he initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was Brown, and the passenger was a 5-year old child.
The child was not wearing a seatbelt and was not otherwise secured in the vehicle. The officer conducted an investigation and arrested Brown for driving under the influence (DUI).
There were previous times when Brown drove while intoxicated with that same child in the car. On July 25, 2014, Brown was arrested for DUI, and the same 5-year-old child was in the vehicle with Brown at that time.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services.
Brown was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
Outcome:
Defendant was sentenced to 24 months in custody, 2 years of supervised release, and $100 special assessment.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Eric Brown?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to 24 months in custody, 2 years of supervised release, and $100 special assessment.
Which court heard United States of America v. Eric Brown?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of South Dakota, SD. The presiding judge was Roberto A. Lange.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Eric Brown?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jay Miller. Defendant's attorney: Edward G. Albright.
When was United States of America v. Eric Brown decided?
This case was decided on February 10, 2016.