On Friday last week, New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones was arrested at Boston’s Logan Airport in Terminal B. Two charges were filed against Jones: one charge for unlawful possession of a firearm and a second one for possession of a large-capacity feeding device. Both of these charges carry a minimum sentence of 18 months in the state of Massachusetts, but he could face up to 30 years in state prison, depending on how the Suffolk County District Attorney wants to try the case.<\/p>\n
Although Jones is facing up to three decades, it is unlikely he will receive that sentencing, and even if he is, it is unlikely that he will serve consecutive sentences. Jones’ best-case scenario is for a plea deal with the Suffolk County D.A.<\/p>\n
“Legal experts, such as Daniel S. Medwed, a law professor at Northeastern University, noted that cases like this present challenges for defense counsel. Medwed explained that defense attorneys would typically seek a plea bargain to resolve the case swiftly and secure a punishment that falls short of the maximum sentence. The government may offer a plea deal to conserve resources and minimize the risks of going to trial. Even in cases with strong evidence, the possibility of a holdout juror leading to a mistrial always exists.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Jones’ Hearing<\/h3>\n
The Suffolk County District Attorney requested both the minimum 2.5 for the large capacity feeding device and 18 months for unlawful possession of a firearm be charged against Jack Jones. Jones subsequently was not issued a flight risk and was not ordered to turn over his passport after a brief sidebar from his attorney. His $30,000 cash bail was also upheld.<\/p>\n
According to the Suffolk Count District Attorney’s statement, Jones carried a Glock 43X with a standard ten-round magazine and a Glock 19 with a double-stack 30-round magazine. Jones also had extra ammunition magazines for both guns in his USC bag.<\/p>\n
\nYesterday afternoon @BostonLogan<\/a> (BOS) @TSA<\/a> officers detected two loaded firearms and ammunition in passenger\u2019s carry-on luggage. This occurred around 5:20 p.m. #travelfail<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0FLeLT0H4v<\/a><\/p>\n
— TSA_NewEngland (@TSA_NewEngland) June 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n