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Untied States of America v. Steven James Smith
Date: 08-23-2026
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Judge: Timothy L. Brooks
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas (Washington County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Carly Marshall
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Fayetteville, Arkansas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempting to sell real estate he did not own and unlawfully trying to use another person’s identify in the attempt.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
Steven James Smith, age 41, engaged in a scheme to defraud in which he identified real property in the Northwest Arkansas area and attempted to sell the property, despite having no legal claim or authority to sell the property. Smith entered into purchase agreements with buyers to sell the property, which he transmitted to various title companies through email and electronic communication, under the appearance that he had legal authority to sell the property. As part of his scheme, Smith used a fraudulent driver’s license bearing another individual’s name and information.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
Steven James Smith, age 41, engaged in a scheme to defraud in which he identified real property in the Northwest Arkansas area and attempted to sell the property, despite having no legal claim or authority to sell the property. Smith entered into purchase agreements with buyers to sell the property, which he transmitted to various title companies through email and electronic communication, under the appearance that he had legal authority to sell the property. As part of his scheme, Smith used a fraudulent driver’s license bearing another individual’s name and information.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 180 months in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Untied States of America v. Steven James Smith?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 180 months in prison.
Which court heard Untied States of America v. Steven James Smith?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas (Washington County), AR. The presiding judge was Timothy L. Brooks.
Who were the attorneys in Untied States of America v. Steven James Smith?
Plaintiff's attorney: Carly Marshall. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Fayetteville Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Untied States of America v. Steven James Smith decided?
This case was decided on August 23, 2026.