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United States of America v. Chaz Mitchell
Date: 08-07-2025
Case Number: 2:25-cr-00201
Judge: J. Nicholas Ranjan
Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Allegheny County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh
Defendant's Attorney:
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with violating a federal firearms law,
Homewood Felon Charged with Possession of Firearms
A resident of Homewood, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating a federal firearms law.
The one-count Indictment named Chaz Mitchell, 35, as the sole defendant.
According to the Indictment, on or about July 5, 2025, Mitchell had three firearms and ammunition in his possession after having been convicted of two prior felonies, including on state firearm charges. Federal law prohibits possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney V. Joseph Sonson is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Chaz Mitchell?
The outcome was: An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Which court heard United States of America v. Chaz Mitchell?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), PA. The presiding judge was J. Nicholas Ranjan.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Chaz Mitchell?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Chaz Mitchell decided?
This case was decided on August 7, 2025.