Convicted Felon Gets 6 Months

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On June 3, DC Superior Court Magistrate Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced a felon convicted of firearms charge to six months on supervised release.

James Lindsey pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business in March. He was initially charged with possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance while armed, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Along with his time on supervised release, Lindsey will also have to continue pursuing employment or participate in a vocational training or educational program and register as a gun offender.

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