United States Fourth Circuit

Conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. section 922(g) is vacated where defendant’s prior convictions did not amount to a felony required as an element of the offense following US v. Simmons, 649 F.3d 237 (4th Cir. 2011).

Appellate Information

• Published 2016/02/19

Judges

• FLOYD

Court

• United States Fourth Circuit

Counsel