Jerrell Lawson, 35, of Sacramento, was sentenced to 17 years and five months in prison for his convictions related to selling firearms. Lawson was found guilty of conspiracy to unlawfully deal in firearms, unlawfully dealing in firearms, and other charges. The sentence was handed down after a trial.
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Media Coverage · April 23, 2026
Jerrell Lawson, the leader of a gun dealing ring, was sentenced to 17 years and 5 months in prison for selling over 500 guns in California. Lawson was convicted of multiple firearms-related charges, including conspiracy and being a felon in possession of a firearm. This sentence holds him accountable for his role in the illegal gun trade.
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Leader of Gun Dealing Ring Sentenced to over 17 Years in Prison for Selling More Than 500 Guns in California
Media Coverage · Apr 23, 2026
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Jerrell Lawson, the leader of a gun dealing ring, was sentenced to 17 years and 5 months in prison for selling over 500 guns in California. Lawson was convicted of multiple firearms-related charges, including conspiracy and being a felon in possession of a firearm. This sentence holds him accountable for his role in the illegal gun trade.
Jerrell Lawson, 35, of Sacramento, was sentenced today to 17 years and five months in prison for his convictions for conspiracy to unlawfully deal in firearms, unlawfully dealing in firearms, …
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