An Orlando man is facing the gavel after the United States Attorney's Office announced charges for allegedly attempting to outmaneuver the government's grip on his property. Christopher Switlyk, 45, is looking at the possibility of up to 20 years behind bars, divided over four counts of removal of property to prevent government seizure, as revealed in a recent indictment.
The indictment, laid out by the office of U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg, accuses Switlyk of engaging in a game of keep-away with the feds by disposing of and transferring three real estate and a vehicle when the U.S. Marshals Service was stepping in to take control, the maneuver was crafted the indictment suggests, to undermine the government's authority and right to seizure of said properties. However, it's worth noting that an indictment doesn't automatically slap the cuffs on; it's just the government's way of saying they believe someone has crossed the line, and Switlyk remains innocent until the courts decree otherwise.
This case, unsealed in federal dockets, caught the watchful eye of the U.S. Marshals Service, those folks who chase fugitives and guard federal courts, but also handle the collection of assets when Uncle Sam calls in a debt. Switlyk now finds himself on the not-so-envious side of their ledger, pending what promises to be a legal tussle of the kind that keeps courtrooms buzzing and gavels pounding.
