Palo Alto man avoids prison in gun case over Instagram video
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Palo Alto man avoids prison in gun case over Instagram video
"he made "tremendous" strides and moved forward in life."
"he has matured and hopefully put this past behind him,"
"If the past two years are any indication, he appears to be on a path towards a normal, non-criminal life,"
"Nobody is happier about that than Mr. Ochoa-Avalos himself."
Miguel Ochoa-Avalos was sentenced to time served and three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The case began when authorities found an Instagram video showing him allegedly scratching a pistol's serial number with a power tool. He was charged in 2023 and was described by prosecutors as a gang member identified through tattoos. Attorneys praised his participation in pretrial diversion programs, and the defense said he made "tremendous" strides. Prosecutors characterized him as having matured and appearing to be on a path toward a non-criminal life.
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