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United States of America v. Kevin Eugene Leeks, Jr.
Date: 08-01-2025
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Judge: Ocala, Florida
Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Ocala
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Ocala, Florida Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Ocala, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Convicted Felon Illegally Possessing A Firearm
Lake County Convicted Felon Facing Up To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Possessing A Firearm
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Kevin Eugene Leeks, Jr. (34, Leesburg) has been arrested on an indictment charging him with one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted, Leeks faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.
According to the indictment, Leeks has been a convicted felon since 2013. He has two prior felony convictions, including robbery with a deadly weapon. As a convicted felon, Leeks is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law. On July 13, 2019, Leeks possessed a firearm and ammunition.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Lake County Sheriff's Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Hannah Nowalk Watson.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).
If convicted, Leeks faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Kevin Eugene Leeks, Jr.?
The outcome was: If convicted, Leeks faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.
Which court heard United States of America v. Kevin Eugene Leeks, Jr.?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Ocala, Florida.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Kevin Eugene Leeks, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Ocala. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Ocala, Florida Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Kevin Eugene Leeks, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on August 1, 2025.