United States of America v. Christopher W. Abrams

Kansas City, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of a firearm.

On Feb. 10, 2024, officers were called to the area of Independence Avenue and Van Brunt Boulevard regarding a possible armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers encountered Christopher W. Abrams, 52. During a frisk of Abrams, officers located a sawed off, Winchester, Model 37, 12-gauge, single-shot shotgun inside the front waistline of his jeans. The shotgun’s stock had been cut down to a wood pistol grip, with black duct tape. The barrel had multiple saw marks and appeared to have been cut short. The shotgun was loaded with a live shotgun shell.

Abrams, who is a convicted felon, had been found guilty of twelve prior felony offenses before today’s hearing.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brad K. Kavanaugh. It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department.

Defendant is hereby committed to the BOP for 54 months on each count, the terms to run concurrently; TSR: 3 years on each count, the terms to run concurrently; SA: $200; No Fine; No Restitution; Defendant advised of the right to appeal. Defendant remanded to the custody of the USM.