Department of Justice

U.S. Attorney’s Office

Middle District of Pennsylvania

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Luzerne County Man Charged With Unlawfully Possessing A Firearm As A Convicted Felon

SCRANTON—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Robert Romasiewicz, age 25, of Exeter, Pennsylvania, was charged in a criminal information on October 6, 2017, with unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

According to United States Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, the information alleges that Romasiewicz was in possession of a Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun in July-August 2017, in Luzerne County, having previously been convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year in prison.  

The charge stems from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Francis P. Sempa is prosecuting the case.

Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

The maximum penalty under federal law is 10 years’ imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the Judge is also required to consider and weigh a number of factors, including the nature, circumstances and seriousness of the offense; the history and characteristics of the defendant; and the need to punish the defendant, protect the public and provide for the defendant's educational, vocational and medical needs. For these reasons, the statutory maximum penalty for the offense is not an accurate indicator of the potential sentence for a specific defendant.

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