United States v. Dalton

MELLOY, Circuit Judge.

Defendant James P. Dalton pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). He appeals his sentence, arguing that the district court made several clearly erroneous factual findings and erroneously applied three separate enhancements. He also argues that the district court erroneously denied his request for a downward departure based on overstated criminal history. Having carefully reviewed the arguments and the record on appeal, including the sentencing transcript, we find Dalton’s arguments to be without merit, save one.…