New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violation of the Federal Gun Control Act

Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that SONNY SCOTT, age 37, of New Orleans, was sentenced today for his conviction stemming from a Federal Gun Control Act violation: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk sentenced SCOTT to 100 months incarceration, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment.

According to court documents, SCOTT was arrested on January 12, 2017. During a search of SCOTT’s person, SCOTT was found to be in possession of approximately $250 in U.S. currency, 3 grams of heroin, approximately 3 grams of cocaine, numerous unidentified pills individually wrapped in clear plastic bags and a loaded .38 caliber special Smith & Wesson revolver. SCOTT had three prior felony convictions, including one from 2002 for armed robbery and was therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Acting U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration for investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney James S. C. Baehr was in charge of the prosecution.