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United States of America v. Briar Stephens
Date: 12-22-2025
Case Number: 25-cr-00018
Judge: Robert S. Ballou
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (Washington County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Abingdon
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Abingdon, Washington, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:
21:846=CD.F - CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - 21:846 and 841(b)(1)(B) - Knowingly and Intentionally conspired to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl (10/2024)
21:841A=CD.F - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - 21:841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C) - Knowingly and Intentionally possessed with the intent to distribute fentanyl (9/24/2024)
18:924C.F - VIOLENT CRIME/DRUGS/MACHINE GUN - 18:924(c)(1)(A)(i) - Firearm Used in Drug Trafficking (9/24/24)
18:924C.F - VIOLENT CRIME/DRUGS/MACHINE GUN - 18:924(c)(1)(A)(i) - Firearm Used in Drug Trafficking (10/16/2024)
Between September 2024 and October 2024, Brair Stephens, Bobby Arnett, and others, conspired to distribute fentanyl. Specially, over the course of the conspiracy, Stephens purchased fentanyl pills that he and Arnett further distributed in Washington County, within the Western District of Virginia, and elsewhere.
On October 16, 2024, Stephens possessed approximately 600 fentanyl pills with the intent to further distribute them. Stephens also possessed a loaded Glock 23 .40 caliber pistol in his waistband in furtherance of the drug conspiracy.
21:846=CD.F - CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - 21:846 and 841(b)(1)(B) - Knowingly and Intentionally conspired to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl (10/2024)
21:841A=CD.F - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - 21:841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C) - Knowingly and Intentionally possessed with the intent to distribute fentanyl (9/24/2024)
18:924C.F - VIOLENT CRIME/DRUGS/MACHINE GUN - 18:924(c)(1)(A)(i) - Firearm Used in Drug Trafficking (9/24/24)
18:924C.F - VIOLENT CRIME/DRUGS/MACHINE GUN - 18:924(c)(1)(A)(i) - Firearm Used in Drug Trafficking (10/16/2024)
Between September 2024 and October 2024, Brair Stephens, Bobby Arnett, and others, conspired to distribute fentanyl. Specially, over the course of the conspiracy, Stephens purchased fentanyl pills that he and Arnett further distributed in Washington County, within the Western District of Virginia, and elsewhere.
On October 16, 2024, Stephens possessed approximately 600 fentanyl pills with the intent to further distribute them. Stephens also possessed a loaded Glock 23 .40 caliber pistol in his waistband in furtherance of the drug conspiracy.
Outcome:
Guilty
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Briar Stephens?
The outcome was: Guilty
Which court heard United States of America v. Briar Stephens?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (Washington County), VA. The presiding judge was Robert S. Ballou.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Briar Stephens?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Abingdon. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Abingdon Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Briar Stephens decided?
This case was decided on December 22, 2025.