A federal jury in Elkins, West Virginia, has convicted James Douglas Lambert of Moorefield on firearms charges. Lambert, 36, was found guilty of two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. His previous convictions for domestic battery, breaking and entering, and escape legally barred him from possessing firearms.
The case unfolded when the West Virginia State Police received a tip and searched Lambert's home. During the search, troopers recovered seven firearms. On another occasion, Lambert was arrested for brandishing a firearm, leading to the recovery of an additional weapon.
Lambert could face up to 15 years in federal prison for each count. The sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge who will consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stephen Warner and Will Rhee prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the proceedings.