Earlier today, a federal grand jury indictment revealed that Michael Whitfield, a 42-year-old convicted felon from Brockton, has been charged with illegal possession of a Glock pistol and 18 rounds of ammunition.
Charging documents show that he was apprehended on March 6 after law enforcement authorities found him in a car wreckage with a loaded pistol and indications of alcohol consumption, including an empty tequila bottle and a strong smell of alcohol according to the US Attorney’s Office - District of Massachusetts.
As stated in an official press release, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition could result in a sentence of up to 15 years. While the intention to deter individuals from future crimes is explicit, debates around the fairness and efficacy of these measures are not absolved.
