Date: 08-30-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Steven Shober

Case Number: 2:23-cr-00153

Judge: Scott W Skavdahl

Court: The United States District Court for the District of Wyoming (Laramie County)

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

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:

Cheyenne, Wyoming criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing Machineguns
Man Sentenced for Possessing Machineguns

On Aug. 29, 2023, Steven Shobert was arrested for driving under the influence. He had a holstered firearm on his hip and surrendered it to the officers. A state judge imposed bond conditions requiring Shobert to relinquish his firearms pending the DUI case. Shobert consented to a search of his residence to gather his firearms. The search resulted in the discovery of one Glock model 17, which was equipped with a machinegun conversion device commonly called a “Glock Switch.” Law enforcement also found three AR-15 type machinegun conversion devices.

Acting U.S. Attorney Eric Heimann explained, “Machinegun conversion devices like auto sears and ‘Glock switches’ can make a semiautomatic firearm into a fully automatic machinegun, so they are considered machineguns under federal law. Possession of these dangerous devices is a serious crime which can result in a felony conviction and federal prison time. Our office will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to remove illegal machineguns from Wyoming communities.”

Shobert was indicted on Nov. 15, 2023 and pleaded guilty on April 11. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the 18-month prison sentence.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan C. Coppom.

The crime was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, and the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office.

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. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit Justice.gov/PSN

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 18 months in prison

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