Man found near 2011 homicide found guilty of weapon charge
By: Chelsea Rarrick
Updated: December 13, 2012
The man found near the scene of a 2011 Utica homicide has been found guilty on three counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
Back in May of 2011, officials say that Andre Jackson was found lying underneath a car, which was near the scene of a deadly shooting that had taken place that night.
Later on, police found a handgun near the area where Jackson was found.
Prosecutors say that a trace of DNA found on the gun was linked to Jackson.
Jackson's attorney, Les Lewis says his client could face a maximum of 15 years behind bars.
He's set to be sentenced February 8th.
Back in May of 2011, officials say that Andre Jackson was found lying underneath a car, which was near the scene of a deadly shooting that had taken place that night.
Later on, police found a handgun near the area where Jackson was found.
Prosecutors say that a trace of DNA found on the gun was linked to Jackson.
Jackson's attorney, Les Lewis says his client could face a maximum of 15 years behind bars.
He's set to be sentenced February 8th.
