United States of America v. Skylar Wyrick

Joplin, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful possession and transportation of a firearm, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 922.

Skylar Wyrick, 36, of Carthage, Missouri, illegally possessed a firearm by a convicted felon. On Oct. 3, 2025, Wyrick was contacted by law enforcement during a traffic stop for failing to display a front license plate. During that contact, Carthage Police Officers found that Wyrick had drug paraphernalia, a gun magazine and ammunition on his person. Officers then conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle. During that search, officers found additional drug paraphernalia, substances that were recognized as illegal narcotics, and a KelTec, P-32, .32 auto caliber firearm. Wyrick has prior felony convictions for robbery in the 2nd degree and tampering with a motor vehicle in the 1st degree. Both convictions carried with them sentences that exceeded one year of imprisonment, making Wyrick a person who was prohibited from possessing a firearm.

The Defendant was found guilty. Under federal statutes, Wyrick is subject to sentences of up to 15 years in federal prison without parole and a maximum fine of $250,000 for count one, felon in possession of a firearm. 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.