Wilson

United States v. Wilson

Good Law
73 F. App'x 936
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitAugust 19, 2003No. 03-10108; D.C. No. CR-02-00387-LRHCalifornia472 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

MEMORANDUM **

Appellant Michael Wilson appeals the 94-month sentence imposed by the district court following his guilty-plea conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922 (g)(1) and 924(a)(2). We have jurisdiction pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3742 (a), and we affirm.

Wilson contends that the district court erred by applying: (1) a 2-level increase in his base offense level for possession of 3-7 firearms, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 2K2.1(b)(l)(A); (2) a second 2-level increase because one of the firearms was stolen, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 2K2.1(b)(4), and; (3) and a further 4-level increase for possession of a firearm in connection with another felony, pursuant to U.S.S.G. § 2K2.1(b)(5). Wilson does not dispute that the firearm in question was stolen, but asserts that he did not possess it. We disagree.

Wilson was apprehended asleep in the master bedroom of his mobile home *938 with three fírearms-one of which was stolen-within arms’ reach, and a fourth in the bedroom closet. A bedside-table drawer contained 12 grams of methamphetamine, assorted drug-dealing paraphernalia and a handgun. Finally, a house guest attested that he had seen Wilson…

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