UNITED STATES v. MCCALL (2021)

Michael David McCall appeals his 180-month sentence for possession of a firearm by a felon. He argues that his four prior Texas convictions for burglary of a habitation or burglary of a building are not violent felonies under the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA), but he concedes that the issue is foreclosed by United States v. Herrold, 941 F.3d 173 (5th Cir. 2019) (en banc), cert. denied, ––– U.S. ––––, 141 S. Ct. 273, 208 L.Ed.2d 36 (2020). The Government has moved for summary affirmance or, alternatively, an extension of time to file a brief.

Summary affirmance is proper where, among other instances, “the position of one of the parties is clearly right as a matter of law so that there can be no substantial question as to the outcome of the case.” Groendyke Transp., Inc. v. Davis, 406 F.2d 1158, 1162 (5th Cir. 1969). In Herrold, we held that Texas burglary is generic burglary and constitutes a violent felony under the ACCA. Herrold, 941 F.3d at 182. As McCall concedes, his arguments are foreclosed by Herrold. Accordingly, summary affirmance is proper. See Groendyke Transp., Inc., 406 F.2d at 1162.

The Government's motion for summary affirmance is GRANTED, and the judgment is AFFIRMED. The Government's alternative motion for an extension of time to file a brief is DENIED as moot.

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Per Curiam:* FN* Pursuant to 5th Circuit Rule 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Circuit Rule 47.5.4.