A Heber Springs man who pleaded guilty for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the nation’s Capitol lost a bid today for an early end to his probation.
On July 7, Robert Snow pleaded guilty to misdemeanor illegal “parading, demonstrating or picketing” and was sentenced to one year probation, 60 hours of community service and $500 in restitution.
“At the time, the Court noted that Defendant could move to terminate his probation early after completing his community service,” U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly wrote in today’s order. “Defendant completed his community service and has now moved for early termination. But at this point Defendant has served only about six weeks of his one year term of probation. And he does not even try to explain how terminating his probation now is appropriate” under federal law.
The judge denied the motion without prejudice, meaning Snow can seek it again at some point.
Snow already had gotten a good deal. He could have been sentenced to up to six months in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Last month, we reported that prosecutors said Snow was in a crowd that unlawfully entered the Capitol after attending the rally where former President Donald Trump spoke. Snow entered the Capitol about five minutes before members of Congress fled their chambers as he talked on his cell phone. He walked through various parts of the building until he encountered Capitol police officers with guns drawn. They ordered him to lie on the floor, checked him for a weapon and then ordered him to leave the building. He was charged on Dec. 29 after the FBI tracked his cell phone inside the building on Jan. 6.