United States v. John Wesley Johnson

John Wesley Johnson appeals from his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C.App. § 1202. Johnson contends that the introduction of a certified document from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to establish that the firearm traveled in interstate commerce was error for two reasons. First, he contends it was hearsay and not subject to any of the exceptions to the hearsay rule. Secondly, he contends the admission of the document violated his sixth amendment right of confrontation. In addition, Johnson alleges the evidence was insufficient to…