Description: East St. Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with one count of distribution of methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.

Shane Hans, 45, of Vandalia, Illinois, was charged with one count of distribution of methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and one count of felon in possession of a firearm. As
part of his guilty plea, Hans acknowledged that on May 14, 2021, he possessed, with intent to
distribute, approximately 15 grams of methamphetamine that was recovered by law enforcement
officials from his residence in Vandalia, Illinois. Hans also acknowledged he possessed a firearm
recovered from his residence on that date, while knowing he was a convicted felon. Hans further
acknowledged on July 24, 2021, he knowingly distributed approximately 14 grams of methamphetamine
from his residence in Vandalia. Hans is scheduled to be sentenced on November 17, 2022. Hans
faces a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment.

U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe thanks the Federal Bureau of Investigation-Springfield Field
Office and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office for their work in investigating the case and notes
that, “this kind of cooperative effort between federal and local law enforcement agencies is
essential to making our communities safer.”

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel T. Kapsak.

21:841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) - Possession With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance: Methamphetamine
(1)
21:841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) Distribution of a Controlled Substance: Methamphetamine
(2)
18:922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2) - Felon in Possession of a Firearm
(3)

Outcome: 07/21/2022 44 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David W. Dugan: Change of Plea Hearing as to Shane Hans held on 7/21/2022. AUSA Dan Kapsak present on behalf of the Government. Attorney John Stobbs present on behalf of Defendant. Sentencing set for 11/17/2022 at 10:00 AM in the East St. Louis Courthouse before Judge David W. Dugan. (Court Reporter Hannah Jagler.) (dmw2) (Entered: 07/21/2022)
07/21/2022 45 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Shane Hans. (dmw2) (Entered: 07/21/2022)
07/21/2022 46 SEALED PLEA AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT as to Shane Hans. (dmw2) (Entered: 07/21/2022)
07/21/2022 47 STIPULATION OF FACTS as to Shane Hans. (dmw2) (Entered: 07/21/2022)
07/21/2022 48 ORDER FOR PRESENTENCE PROCEDURE as to Shane Hans. Signed by Judge David W. Dugan on 7/21/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Waivers) (dmw2) (Entered: 07/21/2022)

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