Chronic Law’s federal firearms trial is facing a possible postponement until December or January after his attorney, Ana Davide, asked a Georgia court to delay his October 26 trial and September 30 pre-trial hearing. The Jamaican dancehall star, whose given name is Ackeme Jermane Campbell, remains in federal custody after being denied bail twice. Davide says she needs additional time to review prosecution evidence, prepare legal motions and get ready for trial. Assistant US Attorney Shiante McMahon did not oppose the request, and the court is expected to issue a new date.
The latest development adds another twist to Chronic Law’s ongoing federal firearms case, which stems from a November 2025 traffic stop in Georgia. Authorities allege that four firearms, 92 rounds of ammunition and five magazines were recovered from the vehicle he was driving, with one of the weapons reportedly stolen in Florida. Chronic Law has pleaded not guilty to possessing a firearm as a prohibited person. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.
Meanwhile, the dancehall entertainer’s legal troubles have also involved US immigration authorities. His O-1B visa, which allowed him to live and work in the United States, was revoked following the Georgia arrest, prompting removal proceedings. However, an immigration judge terminated those proceedings in March after finding that he was not removable under the circumstances surrounding the visa’s effectiveness.
Chronic Law was denied bail in July and again in August after prosecutors argued that he posed a flight risk and a danger to the community. His attorney is now seeking additional time to prepare the defence, while the prosecution has not opposed the requested delay. The court’s decision on the postponement remains pending, leaving Chronic Law’s next trial date uncertain as he continues to await his day in court.
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