Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

St. Louis, MO – Paul “Paco” Garcia, 39, of Barnhart, was charged in a federal indictment with one felony count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. 

 

According to the indictment, Garcia possessed one or more firearms on September 14, 2018, despite being previously convicted of a felony crime. 

 

If convicted, Garcia faces a penalty up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000 or both.  In determining the actual sentences, a judge is required to consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.

         

As is always the case, charges set forth in the indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt.  Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty. 

 

This case is being investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives.  Assistant United States Attorney Lisa Yemm is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.