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United States of America v. John C. Nivison
Date: 09-30-2025
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Court: The United States Court for the District of Maine
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Bangor, Maine
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Bangor, Maine Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Description:
Bangor, Maine criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failing to report his arrival and present himself for inspection
A New Jersey man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Bangor for failing to report his arrival and present himself for inspection at the international port of entry in Calais.
U.S. Magistrate Judge John C. Nivison sentenced Jason Brenner, 53, to 115 days of imprisonment, followed by a year of supervised release. Brenner pleaded guilty on August 12, 2025.
According to court records, on July 1, 2025, Brenner drove a vehicle traveling outbound from the United States and entered Canada. After a brief encounter with Canadian immigration officials, Brenner turned his vehicle around and sped back towards the U.S. Instead of stopping his vehicle and presenting himself for inspection at the Calais port of entry, Brenner entered the U.S. by traveling in the outbound lane in the wrong direction, bypassing the incoming traffic inspection lanes. Following a pursuit where Brenner reached speeds of over 100 mph, he crashed the vehicle and was found in the woods with a loaded firearm, two loaded magazines, and wearing body armor. Another loaded firearm was found inside the vehicle.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection investigated the case with assistance from U.S. Border Patrol and the Baileyville and Indian Township police departments.
A New Jersey man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Bangor for failing to report his arrival and present himself for inspection at the international port of entry in Calais.
U.S. Magistrate Judge John C. Nivison sentenced Jason Brenner, 53, to 115 days of imprisonment, followed by a year of supervised release. Brenner pleaded guilty on August 12, 2025.
According to court records, on July 1, 2025, Brenner drove a vehicle traveling outbound from the United States and entered Canada. After a brief encounter with Canadian immigration officials, Brenner turned his vehicle around and sped back towards the U.S. Instead of stopping his vehicle and presenting himself for inspection at the Calais port of entry, Brenner entered the U.S. by traveling in the outbound lane in the wrong direction, bypassing the incoming traffic inspection lanes. Following a pursuit where Brenner reached speeds of over 100 mph, he crashed the vehicle and was found in the woods with a loaded firearm, two loaded magazines, and wearing body armor. Another loaded firearm was found inside the vehicle.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection investigated the case with assistance from U.S. Border Patrol and the Baileyville and Indian Township police departments.
Outcome:
115 days of imprisonment, followed by a year of supervised release.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. John C. Nivison?
The outcome was: 115 days of imprisonment, followed by a year of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. John C. Nivison?
This case was heard in The United States Court for the District of Maine, ME.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. John C. Nivison?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Bangor, Maine. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Bangor, Maine Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. John C. Nivison decided?
This case was decided on September 30, 2025.