Date: 07-19-2018

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Case Number: 3:18-cr-00043-LRH-WGC

Judge: Larry R. Hicks

Court: United States District Court for the District of Nevada (Washoe County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Megan Rachow

Defendant's Attorney: Kate Berry and Lauren D. Gorman

Description: Reno, NV - Winnemucca Felon Pleads Guilty To Possession Of An Explosive

A felon pleaded guilty on July 11, 2018 to possession of an explosive device at his residence in Winnemucca, Nevada.

Terry J. Hanson Jr., 36, pleaded guilty to one count of felon in possession of an explosive. He was arrested and indicted in May of this year. United States Judge Larry R. Hicks accepted the guilty plea and scheduled sentencing for October 9, 2018. The maximum penalty is 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

According to information contained in the plea agreement, on April 18, 2018, Hanson, a convicted felon, and a cooperating witness, who was wearing a recording device, met with an undercover employee to sell a roll of Thermalite Ignitor cord, an explosive material under federal law, and Thermalite connectors. Hanson received $3,000 in cash for the sale to the undercover. He has a prior felony conviction in Humboldt County for possession of a controlled substance.

The case was investigated by the FBI with assistance from the Nevada Department of Public Safety - NDI, Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, Winnemucca Police Department, Elko Police Department, Elko Sheriff's Office, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Reno Police Department, and the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Rachow is prosecuting the case.

Count:

Title 18, United States Code, Sections 842(i)(1) and 844(a)(1) - Felon in Possession of an Explosive (Count One)
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Outcome: 07/10/2018 19 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Change of Plea as to Terry J. Hanson, Jr held on 7/10/2018 before Judge Larry R. Hicks. Crtrm Administrator: Dionna Negrete; AUSA: Megan Rachow; Def Counsel: Kate Berry; Court Reporter/Recorder: ECRO Wayne Julian; Time of Hearing: 2:30 - 2:55 p.m.; Courtroom: 6. Court convenes. The defendant is present in custody. Defendants motion to withdraw the previous plea of not guilty to the Indictment is granted by the Court. The defendant is sworn. True Name: Terry Hanson, Jr. Age: 36. Education: ninth grade. Employment: construction and ranching. Defendant waives reading of the Indictment. The Court canvasses the defendant regarding his health and competency to enter a plea. The defendant is advised of his rights, the nature of the charges to which he will plead and the possible penalties that could be imposed under the statute and the sentencing guidelines. The Court recites the essential elements, and the facts pertaining to the offense on the record. AUSA Megan Rachow recites the summary of the plea agreement on the record. The defendant and counsel concur. Counsel confirms this is the most favorable plea offer conveyed to the defendant. The defendant pleads guilty to Count 1 of the Indictment filed 5/16/18. The Court finds there is a factual basis for the plea, that it is entered voluntarily and accepts the newly entered plea. The Defendant is adjudged guilty A non-binding plea agreement is filed. This matter is referred to the Probation Department for investigation and report and continued to Tuesday, 10/9/18 at 11:00 a.m. before Judge Larry R. Hicks for Imposition of Sentence. The defendant is provided with a Notice to Contact the U.S. Probation Office. Trial as to this defendant is VACATED. The defendant is remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal. Court adjourns. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DBN) (Entered: 07/11/2018)
07/10/2018 20 PLEA AGREEMENT/MEMORANDUM as to Terry J. Hanson, Jr. (KW) (Entered: 07/11/2018)

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