Judgment — United States v. Irvin C. Francois, III, Eastern District of Louisiana (Document 44)

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The Judgment in a Criminal Case for Irvin C. Francois, III, Case 2:25-cr-00165-JCZ-JVM, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, filed 02/24/26 as Document 44. It records guilty pleas on September 23, 2025 to two counts of the Indictment: false statements to the Small Business Administration and money laundering. The sentence is probation for Three (3) years on both counts, served concurrently, with financial disclosure, a bar on new debt without permission and 50 hours of unpaid community service. It orders a $200.00 assessment, waives any fine, and orders $153,171.95 in restitution to SBA/DFC, payable in monthly installments of $200 with interest waived, plus forfeiture under the plea agreement.

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Case 2:25-cr-00165-JCZ-JVM Document 44 Filed 02/24/26 Page 1 of 6
AO 2458 (Rev. I l/25) Judgment in a Criminal Casc
Sheet I

Uxrrpn Srarps Drsrnrcr CoURT
Eastern District of Louisiana
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UNITED STATES OF' AMERICA
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JUDGMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE
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Number: 053L 2:25CR00165-001 A( I )
Case
II(VIN C. FRANCOIS. III ) USM Number: 94977-5ll
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) Arrdrew J. Duffy, CJA Counse!
) Det'endant's Attorney
THE DEFENDANT:
I pleaded guilty to counts One ( I ) and two (2) of the Indictment on September 23, 2025

f pleaded nolo contendere to count(s)
which was accepted by the cour1.

E was found guilty on count(s)
after a plea of not euiltv,

The defendant is adjudicated guilty ofthese offenses:

Title & Section Nature of Offense Offense Ended Count
r8 u.s.c. $ r0or False Statements to Small Business Administration 419t2021

r8 u.s.c. s 1957 Money Laundering 4il712021 2

The defendant is sentenced as provided in pages 2 through of this judgment. The sentence is irnposed pursuant to
the Sentencing Refonn Act of 1984.

E the defendant has been found not guilty on count(s)
n Counts E is E are disrnissed on the rnotion of tlre United States.
It is ordered that the defendant must notifo the United States attorney for this district within 30 days of any change of name, residence,
or mailing address until all fines, restitution, costs, and special assessrnents imposed by this judgment are fully paid. If ordered to pay
restitution, the defendant must notifo the court and United States attorney of rnaterial changes in economic circumstances.

February 24,2026
Date ol'lnrposition of

C
Sisnature of.ludse

JAY C. ZAINEY UNITED STATES DISTRICT JI.JDGE
Name and'f itle of .ludgc

February 25,2026
Date
Case 2:25-cr-00165-JCZ-JVM Document 44 Filed 02/24/26 Page 2 of 6
AO 2458 (Rev. I l/25) .ludgnrent in a Crinrinal Case
Sheet 4-Probation

.ludgment-Page 2 o1' 6

DEFENDANT: IRVIN C. FRANCOIS,III
CASE NUMBER: 053L 2:25CR00165-001 A(l )
PROBATION
You are hereby sentenced to probation for a term of:

Three (3) years as to counts I and 2 of the indictment, to be served concurrently, for a total term of three (3) years.

MANDATORY CONDITIONS
l. You must not commit another federal, state or local crime.
2. You must not unlawfully possess a controlled substance'
3. youmustrefrainfromanyunlawful useofacontrolledsubstance.Youmustsubmittoonedrugtestwithin l5daysofplacementon
probation and at leasttwo periodic drugtests thereafter, as deterrrrined by the cout't.
E The above drug testing condition is suspended, based on the court's determination that you pose a low risk of future
substance abuse. lcheck if applicable)
4. ffi You must cooperate in the collection of DNA as directed by the probation officer. kheckifapplicable)
5. E you must comply with the requiremenrs of the Sex offender Registration and Notification Act (34 U.S.C. $ 20901 , et sec1.)
as directeO UV ifre probation oifi..r, the Bureau of Prisons, or any state sex offender registration agency in the
location where you
reside,work,areastudent,orwereconvictedofaqualifyingoffense. (checkilapplicable)
6. E You must participate in an approved program for domestic violence. (check rJapplicable)
7. X you must make restitution in accordance with l8 U.S,C. $$ 2248, 2259,2264,2321 ,3663,3663A,and3664. (checkifapplicable)
8. You must pay the assessment imposed in accordance with l8 u.s.c. s 3013.
g. If this judgment imposes a fine, you must pay in accordance with the Schedule of Payments sheet of this judgment.
I 0. you must noti! the court of any material change in your econorn ic c ircumstances
that m ight affect your ab ility to pay restitution,
fines, or special assessments.

you must comply with the standard conditions that have been adopted by this couft as well as with any other conditions on the attached
page.
Case 2:25-cr-00165-JCZ-JVM Document 44 Filed 02/24/26 Page 3 of 6
AO 2458 (lLcv I l/25) .ludgrnent in a Criminal Case
Sheet,lA Probation
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DEFENDANT: IRVIN C. FRANCOIS, III
CASE NUMBER: 053L 2:25CR00165-001 A(l )

STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SUPERVISION
As par-t of your probation, you lltust comply with the following standard conditions of supervision. These conditions are imposed because
they establish the basic expectations for your behavior rvhile on supervision and identi$r the minimum tools needed by probation officers
to keep informed, report to the coult about, and bring about improvements in your conduct and condition.

l. You must report to the probation office in the federaljudicial district rvhere you are authorized to reside within 72 hours olthe tinre
you were sentenced, unless the probation officer instructs you to report to a different probation office or within a different tinte frarre.
2. After initially reporling to the probation office, you will receive instructions from the court or the probation officer about how and
when you must report to the probation officer, and you must report to the probation officer as instructed.
3 . You must not know ingly leave the federal judic ial d istrict where you are authorized to res ide w ithout first getting perm iss ion from the
court or the probation officer.
4. You rnust answer truthfully the questions asked by your probation officer.
5. You must live at a place approved by the probation officer. tf you plan to change where you live or anything about your living
arrangements (such as the people you live with), you rrust notify the probation officer at least l0 days before the change. If notifying
the probation officer in advance is not possible due to unanticipated circumstances, you must notify the probation officer within 72
hours ofbecoming aware ofa change or expected change.
6. You must allow the probation officer to visit you at any tirne at your home or elsewhere, and you must permit the probation officer to
take any items prohibited by the conditions of your supervision that he or she observes in plain view.
7. You m ust work full time (at least 3 0 hours per week) at a lawfu I type of employment, un less the probation officer excuses you frorn
doing so. If you do not have full-tirne employment you must try to find futl-time employment, unless the probation officer excuses
you from doing so. Ifyou plan to change where you work or anything about your work (such as your position or yourjob
responsibilities), you must notify the probation officer at least I 0 days before the change. If notifying the probation officer at least I 0
days in advance is not possible due to unanticipated circumstances, you lrust notify the probation officer within 72 hours of
becoming aware ofa change or expected change.
8. You must not communicate or interact with someone you know is engaged in criminal activity. If you know someone has been
convicted of a felony, you must not knowingly comrnunicate or interact with that person without first getting the pennission oIthe
probation officer.
9. If you are arrested or questioned by a law enforcement officer, you must noti0/ the probation officer within 72 hours.
10. You must not own, possess, or have access to a firearm, ammunition. destructive device, or dangerous weapon (i.e., anything that was
designed, or was modified for, the specific purpose ofcausing bodily injury or death to another person such as nunchakus or tasers).
I l. You must not act or make any agreement with a law enforcement agency to act as a confidential human source or informant without
first getting the permission of the court.
12, If the probation officer determines that you pose a risk to another person (including an organization), the probation officer may
require you to notiry the person about the risk and you must cornply with that instruction. The probation officer may contact the
person and confirm that you have notified the person about the risk.
13. Youmustfollowtheinstructionsoftheprobationofficerrelatedtotheconditionsofsupervision.

U.S. Probation Office Use Only
A U.S. probation officer has instructed me on the conditions specified by the court and has provided me with a written copy of this
judgment containing these conditions. For further information regarding these conditions, see Overview of Probation and Supervised
Release Condilions, available at: www.uscourts.gov.

Defendant's Signature Date
Case 2:25-cr-00165-JCZ-JVM Document 44 Filed 02/24/26 Page 4 of 6
AO 2458 (Rev. I l/25) Judgment in a Criminal Case
Sheet 4D Probation
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.ludgnrent-Page 4 ol' 6
DEFENDANT: IRVIN C. FRANCOIS, III
CASE NUMBER 053L 2:25CR00 I 6s-001 A(l )

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SUPERVISION

l. The defendant shall provide complete access to financial information, including disclosure of
all business and personal finances, to the United States Probation Officer.

2, The defendant shall not apply for, solicit, or incur any further debt, including but not limited
to loans, lines of credit, or credit card charges, either as a principal or cosigner, as an
individual or through any corporate entity, without first obtaining permission from the
United States Probation Officer.

3. The defendant shall pay any restitution that is imposed by this judgment. Restitution is
mandatory.

4. The defendant shall participate in an approved cognitive behavioral therapeutic treatment
program and abide by all supplemental conditions of treatment. The defendant shall
contribute to the cost of this program to the extent that the defendant is capable.

5. The defendant shall pursue a high school equivalency diploma or vocational training that
will equip the defendant for suitable employment.

6. The defendant shall perform 50 hours of unpaid community service as directed by the
United States Probation Office.
Case 2:25-cr-00165-JCZ-JVM Document 44 Filed 02/24/26 Page 5 of 6
AO 2458 (Rev I l/25) .ludgment in a Crinrinal Case
Sheet 5 Crirninal Monetary Penalties
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Judgment-Page 5 of (;

DEFENDANT: IRVIN C. FRANCOIS.III
CASE NTJMBER: 053L 2:25CR00165-001 A(l)
CRIMINAL MONETARY PENALTIES
The defendant must pay the total crirninal monetary penalties under the schedule of paylnents on Sheet 6

Assessnr ent Restitution Fine AVAA A ent* JVTA Assessment**
TOTALS $ 200.00 $ r.53. l7 r .95 $ waived $ s

D The determination of restitution is deferred until An Amended Judgntent in a Criminal Case (AO 245C) will be
entered after such determination.

X The defendant must make restitution (including community restitution) to the following payees in the amount listed below.

If the defendant makes a partial payment, each payee shall receive an approximately proportioned payment, unless specified otherwise
in the priority order or percentage payment column below. However, pursuant to l8 U.S.C. $ 3664(i), all nonfederal victims must be
paid before the United States is paid.

Name of Payee Total Loss*** Restitution Ordered Priority or Percentage

SBA/DFC 153,171.95

TOTALS $ $ 153 171 .95

Restitution amount ordered pursLlant to plea agreement $

tr The defendant must pay interest on restitution and a fine of rnore than $2,500, unless the restitution or fine is paid in full before the
fifteenth day after the date of the judgment, pursuant to l8 U.S.C. $ 3612(f). All of the payment options on Sheet 6 may be subject
to penalties for delinquency and default, pursuant to I 8 U.S.C. $ 3612(g).

X The court determined that the defendant does not have the ability to pay interest and it is ordered that

t] the interest requirement is waived for tr fin X restitution.
tr the interest requirement for n fine tr restitution is modified as follows:
* Arny, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 20 I 8, Pub. L. No. I 15-299.
** Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, Pub. L. No. 114-22.
*** Findings forthetotal amountof losses are required underChapters 109A, ll0, 110A, and l13A of Title l8 foroffenses committed on
or after September 13,1994, but before April23,1996.
Case 2:25-cr-00165-JCZ-JVM Document 44 Filed 02/24/26 Page 6 of 6
AO 2458 (t{ev. I l/25) Judgment in a Criminal Case
Sheet 6 Schedule of Paynlents
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Judgnrent Page 6 of 6
IRVIN C. FRANCOIS. III
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I)E,FENDANT:
CASE NUMBER: 053L 2:25CR0016s-001 A(l)

SCHEDULE OF PAYME,NTS

Having assessed the defendant's ability to pay, payment of the total criminal lllonetary penalties is due as follows:

A tr Lurnp sum payrnent of $ dLre immediately, balance due

tr not latcr than ,or
tr in accordance with E C tr D, tr E, or I F below;or
B X Payment to begin immediately (may be combined with tr C, ! D, or X F below); or
C tr Payment in equal (e.g., v,eeklv. monthltt, quarterlv) installments of $ over a period of
(e.g., months orvear"), to colrmence _(, g,30 or 60 da\,s1 after the date of this jLrdgment; or

D tr Payment in equal (e.g.. v,eeklt,, monthly, quarterlv) installments of $ over a period of'
(e.9., months or years). to commence k.g , 30 or 60 da-vs) after release from imprisonnrent to a
term ofsupervision; or

E n Payment during the term of supervised release will commence within (e.g,., 30 or 60 clays) afier release frolrt
imprisonment. The courl will set the payment plan based on an assesslnent of the defendant's ability to pay at that tirne; or

F X Special instructions regarding the payment of criminal monetary penalties:
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IS DUE IMMEDIATELY. Ilestitution in the amount of $153,171.95 is owed to the victim,
and shall be paid in monthly installments of $200, with the first payment being due on March 1,2026. The payment is
subject to increase or decrease based upon defendant's ability to pay. Payment of restitution shall be made payable to the
Clerk, U.S. District Court, and is to be forwarded to the following address: U.S. Clerk's Office, Attn: Financial Section,
500 Poydras Street, Room C-I51, New Orleans, LA 70130. The U.S. Probation Office and the U.S. Attorney's Office are
responsible for enforcement of this order.

Unless the court has expressly ordered otherwise, if this judgment imposes irnprisonment, payment of crirninal monetary penalties is due
during the period of irnprisonment. All crirninal nlonetary penalties, except those payrnents made through the Federal Bureau of Prisons'
Inmate Financial Responsibility Program, are rnade to the clerk of the court.

The defendant shalI receive credit for all payments previously rnade toward any criminal monetary penalties imposed

n Joint and Several

Case Number
Defendant and Co-Defendant Names Joint and Sevcral Corresponding Payee,
( i nc lud i ng defe ncla n t rut ntb e r) Total Arnount Amount if appropriate

n The defendant shall pay the cost ofprosecution.
n The defendant shall pay the following court cost(s):
X The defendant shall forfeit the defendant's interest in the following property to the United States:
Forfeiture is ordered consistent with the Indictment and Plea Agreement.

Payments shall be applied in the following order: (l) assessment, (2) restitution principal, (3) restitution interest, (4) AVAA assessment,
(5) fine principal, (6) fine interest, (7) community restitution, (8) JVTA assessn'Ient, (9) penalties, and (10) costs, irrcluding cost of
prosecution and court costs.

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