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United States of America v. Alazavia Devontae Berry
Date: 08-20-2025
Case Number: 25-cr-00082
Judge: R. Austin Huffaker, Jr.
Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Montgomery
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Montgomery, Alabama Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Montgomery, Alabama criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Machinegun Possession
Montgomery Man Receives Federal Prison Sentence for Illegal Machinegun Possession
A Montgomery, Alabama man has been sentenced for unlawfully possessing a machinegun. On August 19, 2025, a federal judge sentenced 23-year-old Alazavia Devontae Berry to 30 months in prison. Following his prison term, Berry will serve three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
On September 8, 2024, members of the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit attempted to stop a vehicle in Montgomery after observing a traffic violation. The driver, later identified as Berry, refused to stop and led officers on a high-speed chase through a residential area. Berry eventually abandoned the still-moving vehicle, which struck the exterior of a nearby residence, and tried to flee on foot. MACS agents quickly apprehended him and discovered a firearm fitted with a machinegun conversion device concealed in Berry's clothing.
On April 11, 2025, Berry pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a machinegun.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, and the Montgomery Police Department investigated the case as part of the MACS Unit. Assistant United States Attorney Paul Markovits prosecuted this case.
30 months in prison. Following his prison term, Berry will serve three years of supervised release
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Alazavia Devontae Berry?
The outcome was: 30 months in prison. Following his prison term, Berry will serve three years of supervised release
Which court heard United States of America v. Alazavia Devontae Berry?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, AL. The presiding judge was R. Austin Huffaker, Jr..
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Alazavia Devontae Berry?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Montgomery. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Montgomery, Alabama Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Alazavia Devontae Berry decided?
This case was decided on August 20, 2025.