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United States of America v. Quincy E. Richards
Date: 06-18-2026
Case Number: 26-cr-05008
Judge: Megan Blair Benton
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Greene County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Patrick Carney and Randall D. Eggert
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Springfield, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful possession and transportation of a firearm.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
Quincy E. Richards, 38, of Joplin, Missouri, consented to a search of his vehicle. During the search, officers found a black backpack in the trunk of his vehicle that contained a tan and black Palmetto State Armory 9mm semiautomatic firearm. In addition to the firearm, law enforcement also discovered two oversized magazines that could hold 40 and 25 rounds of ammunition.
Under federal statutes, Richards is subject to sentences of up to 15 years in federal prison without parole and a maximum fine of $250,000. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.
It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Carthage Missouri Police Department.
Reported by: Kent Morlan
Quincy E. Richards, 38, of Joplin, Missouri, consented to a search of his vehicle. During the search, officers found a black backpack in the trunk of his vehicle that contained a tan and black Palmetto State Armory 9mm semiautomatic firearm. In addition to the firearm, law enforcement also discovered two oversized magazines that could hold 40 and 25 rounds of ammunition.
Under federal statutes, Richards is subject to sentences of up to 15 years in federal prison without parole and a maximum fine of $250,000. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.
It was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Carthage Missouri Police Department.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Quincy E. Richards?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty.
Which court heard United States of America v. Quincy E. Richards?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Greene County), MO. The presiding judge was Megan Blair Benton.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Quincy E. Richards?
Plaintiff's attorney: Patrick Carney and Randall D. Eggert. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Springfield Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Quincy E. Richards decided?
This case was decided on June 18, 2026.