United States v. James Scott Daly

James Daly was convicted as a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), and sentenced to a term enhanced under 18 U.S.C. § 924(e)(1). During trial, the district court admitted evidence that Daly had an eleven hour shootout with San Diego police officers. Daly challenges the court’s decision to admit this evidence. Daly also claims he was improperly sentenced as a career offender under the federal sentencing guidelines. Additionally, Daly challenges the prosecutor’s decision to exclude two minority jurors from the panel. Finally, he asserts a claim of ineffective…