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United States of America v. Steven Mark Moore

Date: 06-05-2026

Case Number: 4:24-cr-00069

Judge: Sean D. Jordan

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Denton County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Matthew T. Johnson

Defendant's Attorney: Erick Platten

Description:
Plano, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with straw purchases of firearms.

Reported by Kent Morlan

Steven Mark Moore, 27, of Yukon, Oklahoma, purchased firearms at various pawn shops and gun shows were linked to various crimes in the United States as well as deadly cartel-related shootings in Mexico. The investigation identified Moore as a source of funding used to purchase the firearms from legitimate sources to illegally resale the guns at an inflated price to individuals involved in criminal activities.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty and was sentenced to sixty months in prison.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Steven Mark Moore?

The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty and was sentenced to sixty months in prison.

Which court heard United States of America v. Steven Mark Moore?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Denton County), TX. The presiding judge was Sean D. Jordan.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Steven Mark Moore?

Plaintiff's attorney: Matthew T. Johnson. Defendant's attorney: Erick Platten.

When was United States of America v. Steven Mark Moore decided?

This case was decided on June 5, 2026.