The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Allegheny Township Police Department conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Spanik.Īccording to Mr. Valkovci, Jr., is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. Pending sentencing, the Judge released the defendant on bond.Īssistant United States Attorney John J. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. The law provides for a total sentence of five years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Judge Gibson scheduled sentencing for Jan. 3, 2011, Spanik unlawfully possessed a Kahr Arms pistol, which had the manufacturer's serial number removed and which had been shipped in interstate or foreign commerce. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that on Nov. Spanik, 34, of Blandburg, Pa., pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Kim R.
A Cambria County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm which had the serial number removed, United States Attorney David J.
