United States Sixth Circuit

A sentence for possessing a shotgun after having been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is affirmed where, although a firearm held for sentimental reasons may qualify for a reduction under U.S.S.G. section 2K2.1(b)(2) under some circumstances, defendant was not entitled to such reduction as insufficient evidence showed that the shotgun at issue was held solely for collection.

Appellate Information

• Argued 06/01/2007
• Decided 08/29/2007
• Published 08/29/2007

Judges

• Before: GIBBONS and COOK, Circuit Judges;  and CLELAND, District Judge.

Court

• United States Sixth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellees:
  
• ARGUED:  Jeffrey C. Rager, Virginia Lawson & Associates, Lexington, Kentucky, for Appellant.  Andrew Sparks, Assistant United States Attorney, Lexington, Kentucky, for Appellee.   ON BRIEF:  Jeffrey C. Rager, Virginia Lawson & Associates, Lexington, Kentucky, for Appellant.  Charles P. Wisdom, Jr., David P. Grise, Assistant United States Attorneys, Lexington, Kentucky, for Appellee.