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United States of America v. Antowan L. Wade
Date: 01-30-2024
Case Number:
Judge: M. Douglas Harpool
Court: The United States Court for the Western District of Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Kansas City
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Kansas City, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant, a Springfield Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm.
A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm.
Antowan L. Wade, 45, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Wade was sentenced as an armed career criminal due to his prior felony convictions.
On Aug. 3, 2023, Wade pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
On May 9, 2022, members of the U.S. Probation Office conducted a search of Wade's apartment. Wade was on supervised release after serving a federal prison sentence for bank robbery. Officers found a Canik55 9mm semi-automatic pistol with 16 rounds of ammunition under a pillow on the bed in his bedroom.
Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Wade has two prior felony convictions for bank robbery, a prior felony conviction for the robbery of a Best Buy store in Joplin, Mo., and prior felony convictions for making and passing counterfeit currency and for burglary.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Casey Clark. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Antowan L. Wade?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole
Which court heard United States of America v. Antowan L. Wade?
This case was heard in The United States Court for the Western District of Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was M. Douglas Harpool.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Antowan L. Wade?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Kansas City. Defendant's attorney: Click> >Here.
When was United States of America v. Antowan L. Wade decided?
This case was decided on January 30, 2024.
Description:
A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm.
Antowan L. Wade, 45, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Wade was sentenced as an armed career criminal due to his prior felony convictions.
On Aug. 3, 2023, Wade pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
On May 9, 2022, members of the U.S. Probation Office conducted a search of Wade's apartment. Wade was on supervised release after serving a federal prison sentence for bank robbery. Officers found a Canik55 9mm semi-automatic pistol with 16 rounds of ammunition under a pillow on the bed in his bedroom.
Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Wade has two prior felony convictions for bank robbery, a prior felony conviction for the robbery of a Best Buy store in Joplin, Mo., and prior felony convictions for making and passing counterfeit currency and for burglary.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Casey Clark. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Kansas City, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant, a Springfield Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm.
A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm.
Antowan L. Wade, 45, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Wade was sentenced as an armed career criminal due to his prior felony convictions.
On Aug. 3, 2023, Wade pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
On May 9, 2022, members of the U.S. Probation Office conducted a search of Wade's apartment. Wade was on supervised release after serving a federal prison sentence for bank robbery. Officers found a Canik55 9mm semi-automatic pistol with 16 rounds of ammunition under a pillow on the bed in his bedroom.
Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a felony to be in possession of any firearm or ammunition. Wade has two prior felony convictions for bank robbery, a prior felony conviction for the robbery of a Best Buy store in Joplin, Mo., and prior felony convictions for making and passing counterfeit currency and for burglary.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Casey Clark. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Antowan L. Wade?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole
Which court heard United States of America v. Antowan L. Wade?
This case was heard in The United States Court for the Western District of Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was M. Douglas Harpool.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Antowan L. Wade?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Kansas City. Defendant's attorney: Click> >Here.
When was United States of America v. Antowan L. Wade decided?
This case was decided on January 30, 2024.