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United States of America v. Scotty James Conley
Date: 04-23-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Hattiesburg
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Hattiesburg Man Sentenced to Nearly Three Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
A Hattiesburg man was sentenced to 35 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
According to court documents, Scotty James Conley, 40, of was found by the Forrest County Sheriff's Office to be in possession of a firearm after responding to a complaint of a residential disturbance. Conley has a prior felony conviction from 2008 for sexual battery of a minor under 14 years of age. As a convicted felon he is prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
Conley was indicted by a federal grand jury on January 10, 2023. He pled guilty on January 27, 2025.
Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Robert Eikhoff of the Federal Bureau of Investigation made the announcement.
The FBI and Forrest County Sheriff's Office investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline), a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
Hattiesburg, MS criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Hattiesburg Man Sentenced to Nearly Three Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
A Hattiesburg man was sentenced to 35 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
According to court documents, Scotty James Conley, 40, of was found by the Forrest County Sheriff's Office to be in possession of a firearm after responding to a complaint of a residential disturbance. Conley has a prior felony conviction from 2008 for sexual battery of a minor under 14 years of age. As a convicted felon he is prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
Conley was indicted by a federal grand jury on January 10, 2023. He pled guilty on January 27, 2025.
Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Lemon of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Robert Eikhoff of the Federal Bureau of Investigation made the announcement.
The FBI and Forrest County Sheriff's Office investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Allen prosecuted the case.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline), a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Scotty James Conley?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Scotty James Conley?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, MS.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Scotty James Conley?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Hattiesburg. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Hattiesburg, MS Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Scotty James Conley decided?
This case was decided on April 23, 2025.