Date: 06-29-2024

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United States of America v. Aaron Martinez

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Judge: Marcia A. Crone

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

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Beaumont

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Beaumont, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm
Fort Bend County convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for firearms violation

On August 3, 2021, Arron Martinez, age 33, was stopped for a traffic violation in Vidor. During the stop, it was discovered that Martinez had an outstanding felony warrant. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded firearm and ammunition. Further investigation showed Martinez to be a convicted felon and prohibited by federal law from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition.

This case was prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.

This case was investigated by the Vidor Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachel Grove.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 87 months in federal prison

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