United States Fourth Circuit

Although 18 USC 922(g) and 924(c) constitute multiple punishments for the same criminal conduct, possession of a firearm, consecutive sentences imposed for convictions under both statutes do not violate the Double Jeopardy clause.

Appellate Information

• Argued 12/04/2000
• Decided 02/16/2001
• Published 02/16/2001

Judges

• Before NIEMEYER, WILLIAMS, and TRAXLER, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Fourth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellees:
  
• ARGUED:  Lisa Kim Lawrence, Lawrence & Associates, Richmond, VA, for Appellant.  James Brien Comey, Jr., Assistant United States Attorney, Richmond, VA, for Appellee.   ON BRIEF:  D. Scott Gordon, Lawrence & Associates, Richmond, VA, for Appellant.  Helen F. Fahey, United States Attorney, Stephen W. Miller, Assistant United States Attorney, Richmond, VA, for Appellee.