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Date: 01-08-2019
Case Style:
United States of America v. Robert Bazan
Case Number: 5:18-cr-00088-C-BQ
Judge: Sam R Cummings
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Dallas County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jeffrey R. Haag, Ann Howey, Stephen James Rancourt
Defendant's Attorney: Charles S. Chambers
Description:
Dallas, TX - A federal jury found Robert Bazan, 45, of Seminole, Texas, guilty of methamphetamine and firearms offenses. According to the evidence presented at trial, in April 2018, Mr. Bazan sold an AR-style pistol and approximately one ounce of methamphetamine to a confidential informant. Less than four months later, Mr. Bazan led deputies with Gaines County, Texas, and Lea County, New Mexico, on a high-speed pursuit following a traffic stop. During the pursuit, which reached speeds over 95 miles per hour, Bazan attempted to discard two handguns and approximately 413 grams of methamphetamine. Upon being indicted, Mr. Bazan also attempted to intimidate a cooperating witness. A six-time convicted felon, Mr. Bazan now faces up to life in prison. The ATF and DEA conducted the investigation, along with the Gaines and Lea County Sheriff’s Offices.
Charges:
21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(B)(viii) DISTRIBUTION AND POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE FIVE GRAMS OR MORE OF METHAMPHETAMINE (ACTUAL)
(1s)
18 U.S.C. § 924(c) POSSESSION OF A FIREARM IN FURTHERANCE OF A DRUG TRAFFICKING CRIME
(2s)
18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2) CONVICTED FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
(3s)
21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A)(viii) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE 50 GRAMS OR MORE OF METHAMPHETAMINE (ACTUAL)
(4s)
18 U.S.C. § 924(c) POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN FURTHERANCE OF A DRUG TRAFFICKING CRIME
(5s)
18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2) CONVICTED FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
(6s)
Outcome: 01/08/2019 69 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Senior Judge Sam R Cummings: Jury Trial as to Robert Francisco Bazan held on 1/7/2019 Location interval set to: LC. Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Jury Seated. Opening Statements by both parties. Govt's Evidence presented to jury. Overnight recess/Trial will resume at 9:00 a.m. 1/8/19. Attorney Appearances: AUSA - Jeff Haag/Stephen Rancourt/Ann Howey; Defense - Charles Chambers. (Exhibits admitted) Time in Court - 6:15. (Court Reporter: Mechelle Daniel) (clf) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
01/08/2019 70 ELECTRONIC Minute Entry for proceedings held before Senior Judge Sam R Cummings: Jury Trial as to Robert Francisco Bazan held on 1/8/2019 Location interval set to: LC. Govt evidence cont'd. Jury Charge read; Both parties closing arguments; Jury deliberations; Jury verdict. Court adjourned. Attorney Appearances: AUSA - Jeff Haag/Stephen Rancourt/Ann Howey; Defense - Charles Chambers. (Exhibits admitted) Time in Court - 1:40. (Court Reporter: Mechelle Daniel) (clf) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
01/08/2019 71 COURT'S INSTRUCTIONS TO THE JURY as to Robert Francisco Bazan. Signed by Senior Judge Sam R Cummings on 1/8/2019. (krd) Modified on 1/9/2019 to reflect signature date of Senior Judge Sam R Cummings (ctf). (Entered: 01/08/2019)
01/08/2019 72 Court's Exhibit List from Jury Trial held 01/08/2019 as to Robert Francisco Bazan. Govt. 1-24, 26-30, and 32-40 (Excluding physical exhibits which are in the Custody of the Government.) (krd) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
01/08/2019 73 CERTIFICATION OF TRIAL EXHIBITS FOR JURY DELIBERATIONS as to Robert Francisco Bazan. (krd) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
01/08/2019 74 VERDICT OF THE JURY as to Robert Francisco Bazan(1), Guilty on Count(s) 1s,2s,3s,4s,5s,6s. (krd) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
01/08/2019 75 ORDER: The probation officer shall complete and disclose the presentence report within forty-five (45) working days of the date of this order. If restitution is applicable pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §§ 3663 and 64, counsel for the Government shall provide to the probation officer, no later than five (5) days from the date of this order, all information necessary for the officer to comply with crime victims restitution requirements. (Ordered by Senior Judge Sam R Cummings on 1/8/2019) (krd) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
01/08/2019 76 Court's Witness List from Jury Trial held 01/07/2019 - 01/08/2019 as to Robert Francisco Bazan. (krd) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
01/08/2019 77 GOVERNMENT'S JURY TRIAL EXHIBIT LIST as to Robert Francisco Bazan. (krd) (Entered: 01/08/2019)
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