United States v. Williams

This is Lloyd Anthonie Williams’ third appeal after his conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm. See 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(g)(1). Williams contends that the district court erred by sentencing him in strict accordance with the instructions we set forth in the second appeal. Williams argues that the district court should have considered new evidence involving his pri- or state convictions, evidence that could have resulted in a substantially lower sentence if considered by the district court. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

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A law enforcement officer discovered a gun during a…