ERIE, Pa. - A former resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal gun laws, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
Kenneth Hugh Hawkins, 36, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge David S. Cercone.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that on or about August 7, 2013, Hawkins possessed a firearm while being a convicted felon
Judge Cercone scheduled sentencing for Feb. 23, 2015 at 2:15 p.m. The law provides for a total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Marshall J. Piccinini is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Erie Police Department conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Hawkins.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
