TAVARES, Fla. – Danny Baldwin, 53, of Tavares, has been indicted on federal charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, according to Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney.
The indictment reveals that Baldwin has a lengthy criminal history, including 12 prior state felony convictions for serious offenses such as second-degree murder, arson, and aggravated assault with a firearm. These convictions prohibit him from possessing firearms and ammunition under federal law.
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On May 22, 2024, Baldwin was found in possession of a loaded firearm. Due to his prior violent criminal record, he qualifies for a sentencing enhancement as an Armed Career Criminal, potentially facing a minimum of 15 years and up to life in federal prison.
“An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty,” stated the U.S. Attorney’s office.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Eustis Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Belkis H. Callaos will prosecute the case.
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