United States of America v. Omar Shariff Tobias, et al.

Charlotte, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Federal Firearms Violations

Multiple Defendants Sentenced In Separate Cases For Federal Firearms Violations

Multiple defendants were indicted in separate cases for violating federal firearms laws. Among the firearms recovered were a "ghost gun” fitted with a "Glock switch,” a machinegun, and other illegal firearms linked to several shootings.



"These sentences make one thing clear: if you violate federal gun laws, you will be held accountable. This office and our law enforcement partners are committed to getting illegal guns off the streets and out of the hands of criminals,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Cameron.



The cases were prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), and in collaboration with federal, state, and local law enforcement, to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. For more information about PSN in the Western District, please visit our website.



The cases were prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Charlotte.



Federal law prohibits individuals from possessing a firearm if they fall into certain restricted categories, including convicted felons, fugitives from justice, illegal aliens, individuals convicted of domestic violence, and unlawful users of controlled substances. Additionally, it is illegal to possess a firearm in connection with a drug trafficking crime or a violent offense. Federal law also prohibits the straw purchase of a firearm, wherein a person who can lawfully purchase a firearm buys a gun, or attempts to do so, for a prohibited person. Federal law also requires that individuals who are engaged in the business of dealing in firearms be licensed by the ATF.