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United States of America v. Jakeem Butler
Date: 07-21-2026
Case Number: 5:25-cr-00010
Judge: Robert W. Schroeder, III
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Bowie County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Lauren Richards
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Texarkana, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a machine gun in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922.
Digested by Kent Morlan
On December 31, 2024, Jakeem Butler, 25, was stopped for a traffic violation in Texarkana. During the stop, officers detected the strong odor of marijuana leading to a search of the vehicle. During the search, officers located a firearm equipped with an illegal machinegun conversion device, also commonly referred to as a Glock-switch. Machinegun conversion devices are small mechanisms that can be attached to the rear of the slide of a firearm, converting a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic machinegun. Federal law defines a machinegun as a weapon which shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily restored to shoot, automatically more than one shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is the Department of Justice’s nationwide initiative that brings federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, and other public safety partners together to coordinate efforts to combat violent crime and make communities safe. Coordinated by U.S. Attorneys’ offices in each of the 94 federal districts, PSN is tailored to particular communities to strategically address specific violent crime and public safety challenges. As a key component of Operation Take Back America, PSN serves a central role in the Department’s commitment to make our country safe. PSN emphasizes three core principles: rapid federal response to violent crime and criminal offenders; strong, strategic partnerships among law enforcement at all levels; and accountability and deterrence through the prosecution of the most serious, readily provable offenses and other strategies. These efforts complement and strengthen President Trump’s Homeland Security Task Forces, ensuring a comprehensive federal response to the most pressing public safety issues facing communities.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Texarkana, Texas, Police Department.
Digested by Kent Morlan
On December 31, 2024, Jakeem Butler, 25, was stopped for a traffic violation in Texarkana. During the stop, officers detected the strong odor of marijuana leading to a search of the vehicle. During the search, officers located a firearm equipped with an illegal machinegun conversion device, also commonly referred to as a Glock-switch. Machinegun conversion devices are small mechanisms that can be attached to the rear of the slide of a firearm, converting a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic machinegun. Federal law defines a machinegun as a weapon which shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily restored to shoot, automatically more than one shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is the Department of Justice’s nationwide initiative that brings federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, and other public safety partners together to coordinate efforts to combat violent crime and make communities safe. Coordinated by U.S. Attorneys’ offices in each of the 94 federal districts, PSN is tailored to particular communities to strategically address specific violent crime and public safety challenges. As a key component of Operation Take Back America, PSN serves a central role in the Department’s commitment to make our country safe. PSN emphasizes three core principles: rapid federal response to violent crime and criminal offenders; strong, strategic partnerships among law enforcement at all levels; and accountability and deterrence through the prosecution of the most serious, readily provable offenses and other strategies. These efforts complement and strengthen President Trump’s Homeland Security Task Forces, ensuring a comprehensive federal response to the most pressing public safety issues facing communities.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Texarkana, Texas, Police Department.
Outcome:
The Defendant pled guilty and was sentenced to 7 months in federal prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jakeem Butler?
The outcome was: The Defendant pled guilty and was sentenced to 7 months in federal prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Jakeem Butler?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Bowie County), TX. The presiding judge was Robert W. Schroeder, III.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jakeem Butler?
Plaintiff's attorney: Lauren Richards. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Texarkana Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Jakeem Butler decided?
This case was decided on July 21, 2026.