United States v. Richard Morris

OPINION

BOYCE F. MARTIN, JR., Circuit Judge.

Defendant Richard Morris was charged in Michigan state court with three firearm and drug related charges. The investigation and prosecution of his alleged crimes was conducted through Project Safe Neighborhoods, a joint effort between the federal government and Michigan state authorities to address problems related to gun violence. Morris initially pled not guilty to charges brought in state court, at which point they were dropped. His case was then referred to the United States Attorney’s office and he was eventually indicted in federal court. He…