United States of America v. Tre Joseph Connor

Jefferson City, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank robbery by force or violence, felony possession of a firearm, and felony transportation of a firearm.



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Federal bank robbery, as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2113, involves the taking or attempted taking of property from a bank by force, violence, or intimidation. This includes scenarios where force is used, threats are made, or individuals are placed in fear during the robbery or attempted robbery. The crime also encompasses entering or attempting to enter a bank with the intent to commit a felony or larceny.



Key aspects of the law:



Force and Violence:



The use of physical force or violence to take property is a core element of the offense.



Intimidation:



Threatening or creating a reasonable fear of harm to others to facilitate the robbery is also a violation.



Intent:



Entering a bank with the intent to commit a felony or larceny is a crime, even if the robbery itself is not completed.



Property Covered:



The law applies to money, valuables, and other property belonging to or in the care of banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations.



Federal Jurisdiction:



Bank robbery becomes a federal crime when it involves federally insured financial institutions, crosses state lines, or affects interstate commerce.



Incidental Crimes:



The statute also addresses related offenses like assault, putting lives in danger, and kidnapping during the robbery or escape.



Penalties:



Federal bank robbery can result in imprisonment for up to 20 years, fines, or both. If violence, assault, or putting someone in danger occurs, penalties can be increased to 25 years or even life imprisonment or the death penalty in cases involving fatalities or kidnapping.



Examples:



A person who enters a bank, demands money from a teller while displaying a weapon, and leaves with cash is guilty of bank robbery.



Someone who enters a bank with the intent to steal but is apprehended before taking anything can still be charged with attempted bank robbery.



A person who assaults a teller during a robbery, or uses a weapon that endangers others, faces harsher penalties.

Defendant sentenced to the custody of the Bureau of Prisons for a term of 108 months on each of Counts 1 and 3 of the Indictment (to run concurrently) and 84 months (7 years) on Count 2 of the Indictment to run consecutively to Counts 1 and 3 for a total term of punishment of 192 months. Supervised release of 5 years. This consists of 5 years on each of Counts 1 and 2; and 3 years on Count 2, all terms to run concurrently for a total of 5 years supervised release.