United States v. Hampton Poole

OPINION

HOOD, Chief District Judge.

Hampton Poole (“Poole”) was indicted on January 29, 2002, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). A trial was held on January 8-10, 2003, but a mistrial was declared because jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict. A superseding indictment, charging Poole with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), possession of a firearm during the commission of a drug crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), and possession of cocaine base with intent to distribute, in violation of…